Stories Tagged as
Debt
What's behind no-interest medical credit
Aug 13, 2014
A bigger chunk of hospitals' money is coming from consumers, not insurers.
Why medical debt is different from other debt
Aug 8, 2014
New FICO score calculations will lessen the impact of unpaid medical bills.
Argentina defaults
Aug 1, 2014
Talks broke down between Argentina and some of its bondholders, triggering default. Tim Fernholz, reporter for Quartz, explains.
What happens if Argentina defaults?
Jul 29, 2014
It’s looking increasingly likely that Argentina will default on some of its bonds.
How will Puerto Rico's poor economy affect you?
Jul 25, 2014
The island’s economy is floundering and debt is mounting. How does that affect your wallet?
The U.S. Supreme Court deals a blow to Argentina
Jun 16, 2014
The Supreme Court won't hear Argentina's appeal over its debts to hedge funds.
For public good, not for profit.
The difference between debt and deficit: An explainer
by
Paddy Hirsch
Jun 10, 2014
A lot of people confuse the words debt and deficit. They're not quite the same.
Another plan to ease the student-loan burden
Jun 9, 2014
This one will expand the pay-as-you go program for government loans
A scam-free way to consolidate your debt
May 30, 2014
TV ads often promise to get you out of debt for free. But are any of them legit?