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Truthout
1 week ago
Business

Customers of Top Auto Lender Have Been Devastated by Hidden Costs

Subprime auto loans from Exeter Finance lead to severe financial strain for consumers, especially with predatory interest rates and hidden fees in restructuring options. [ more ]
Fortune Recommends
2 weeks ago
Business

How much credit card debt does the average American hold in 2023?

Average U.S. credit card debt has reached $1.34 trillion, with high interest rates making repayment increasingly difficult. [ more ]
Truthout
1 week ago
Business

Customers of Top Auto Lender Have Been Devastated by Hidden Costs

Subprime auto loans from Exeter Finance lead to severe financial strain for consumers, especially with predatory interest rates and hidden fees in restructuring options. [ more ]
Fortune Recommends
2 weeks ago
Business

How much credit card debt does the average American hold in 2023?

Average U.S. credit card debt has reached $1.34 trillion, with high interest rates making repayment increasingly difficult. [ more ]
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Business Insider
1 week ago
Business

Delinquent debt is piling up. Here's why it's not a reason to worry about the US consumer, according to BofA CEO Brian Moynihan.

Consumer delinquency rates are normalizing to pre-pandemic levels, indicating stability in household finances, according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 weeks ago
Business

A Gen Xer with a 6-figure salary and over $315,000 in debt can't afford a home: 'This country has failed us'

Shirin Tajani, a nurse, struggles with student loans and credit card debt despite a six-figure salary, highlighting a broader financial crisis among Americans. [ more ]
Business Insider
4 weeks ago
Business

Sports gambling is taking a toll on Americans' finances

Sports betting negatively impacts the financial health of some Americans, particularly low-income individuals and young men, leading to lower credit scores and increased risk of bankruptcy. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Business

Opinion: Soaring grocery prices are not mysterious acts of God

Consumer grocery prices surged by 27% since 2020 despite the pandemic being over, while major grocery chains have notably increased their profit margins. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Business

People having 'multiple loans' with the 'same lender is a worrying trend' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Borrowers seeking multiple loans from one lender face challenges in securing mortgages due to differing underwriting standards. [ more ]
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