debt

Debt is an obligation that requires one party, the debtor, to pay money or other agreed-upon value to another party, the creditor. Debt is a deferred payment, or series of payments, which differentiates it from an immediate purchase.

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Consumers Still Have Much To Learn To Reach Financial Literacy
Consumers Still Have Much To Learn To Reach Financial Literacy
April 24, 2019  |  Financial Inclusion

As Financial Literacy month comes to a close, we take a look at how consumers are faring with their finances. Despite being saddled with debt,...

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Wanted: Cybersecurity Aces — Mastercard, Partners Have A Plan
Wanted: Cybersecurity Aces — Mastercard, Partners Have A Plan
April 10, 2019  |  Mastercard

Here’s a bit of heresy for 2019: Data’s not everything. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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FCA Calls For Lenders To Curb ‘Unacceptable’ Fees
FCA Calls For Lenders To Curb ‘Unacceptable’ Fees
March 07, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U.K.’s financial watchdog, has found that some lenders are inflicting their credit card customers with an “unacceptable” number of...

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How Frank Wants To Help Students Stay Away From Debt
How Frank Wants To Help Students Stay Away From Debt
March 06, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

Much has been written about the student loan crisis in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Munchery Leaves Consumers, Vendors Out $6M
Munchery Leaves Consumers, Vendors Out $6M
March 05, 2019  |  Subscriptions

Meal kit service Munchery has filed for bankruptcy and still owes $3 million in unfulfilled customer gift cards and another $3 million to its vendors...

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Young Adults Have Record Debt Surpassing $1T
Young Adults Have Record Debt Surpassing $1T
February 25, 2019  |  Debt

Americans between the ages of 19 and 29 ended 2018 collectively owing more than $1 trillion in debt, the highest level for young adults since...

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Companies Opting For Term Loans To Slash Debt Loads
Companies Opting For Term Loans To Slash Debt Loads
February 25, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In an attempt to slash debt and avoid a downgrade in their credit ratings, some U.S. companies are opting for term loans. Get the Full...

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Formjacking Takes Off (And The Rest Of The Week In Sizzles And Fizzles)
Formjacking Takes Off (And The Rest Of The Week In Sizzles And Fizzles)
February 22, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

While there is much negative to be said about cybercriminals, one can’t accuse hackers and cybercriminals of being uncreative in their methods.  As phishing and...

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Shipping Co XPO Refinances $1B After Amazon Pulls Biz
Shipping Co XPO Refinances $1B After Amazon Pulls Biz
February 19, 2019  |  Loans

A global shipping company is reeling after Amazon apparently pulled business to focus on its own logistics, according to a report from Bloomberg. Get the...

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