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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.

By Ann Carrns

Banking and Financial Institutions Credit and Debt Credit Scores Experian PLC Personal Finances

Should You Trust Experian’s Smart Money Debit Card?

There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe.

By Ron Lieber

Banking and Financial Institutions China Credit and Debt Currency Developing Countries Foreign Investments International Monetary Fund Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Renminbi (Currency) Treasury Department United States Economy

U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices

A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.

By Alan Rappeport

Credit and Debt Government Bonds Interest Rates Mortgages Real Estate and Housing (Residential) United States Economy

30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut

The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.

By Danielle Kaye