Increased use of “buy now, pay later” loans may signal shifting consumer habits, but could also be a troubling sign of financial stress.
Category: Credit and Debt
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Economists Question G.O.P. Bill: Why Increase the Deficit in Good Times?
Huge deficits are already making bond investors nervous. Economists warn that could make it harder to respond to future crises.
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What ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Defaults Say About the Consumer
An increase in deferred pay-later loans has raised alarms, as the Trump administration seeks to gut the agency tasked with policing the sector.
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Japan’s Debt, Now Twice the Size of Its Economy, Forces Hard Choices
Japan’s government faces pressure to curtail debt-fueled spending that some argue has staved off populist waves.
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Under Trump, the Small Business Administration Clamps Down
At the Small Business Administration, deep staffing cuts and stricter loan terms are making it harder for entrepreneurs to get access to capital, contracts and technical assistance.
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How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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Tips for Navigating the ‘Chaotic System’ of Student Loan Repayments
Experts say recent graduates with loans should choose the repayment option that makes the most sense for them now and expect to make adjustments later.
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IMF Expects Trump’s Tariffs Will Slow Global Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.
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Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments
They’re seeing their credit scores drop, which will make it more difficult to buy a car or rent a home. And that has implications for the already slowing economy.
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Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.