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Explore our latest research and studies on the personal finance industry, as our experts cover topics such as debt, credit scores, banking, insurance, lending, and other key resources for American consumers.

The Midsize U.S. Cities Facing the Greatest Financial Threat From Natural Disasters

The Midsize U.S. Cities Facing the Greatest Financial Threat From Natural Disasters

By: Andrew Allen • 9/29/26

A natural disaster can come and go quickly, giving way to calmer winds and clearer... read more »

29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics

29 Critical U.S. Income Inequality Statistics

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/28/26

The difference between the money Americans earn and the wealth they accumulate varies... read more »

25 Notable Subprime Credit Cardholder Statistics

25 Notable Subprime Credit Cardholder Statistics

By: Erica Sandberg • 9/18/26

Your consumer credit score is not you. Let’s get that out of the way immediately. It... read more »

15 Essential U.S. Inflation Rate Statistics

15 Essential U.S. Inflation Rate Statistics

By: Zina Kumok • 9/17/26

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation wasn’t something that most people worried... read more »

Industry News

Authoritative daily news and insights on the subprime industry by our team of dedicated experts and reporters.

Auto Loan Approvals Rise as Seven-Year Loans Hit Record High

Auto Loan Approvals Rise as Seven-Year Loans Hit Record High

By: Lucy Lazarony

Auto loans are getting easier to secure. But for many buyers, getting into a car now means taking on a longer loan or more debt. Auto credit access rose for the fourth straight month in August, reaching its highest level since November 2015,... Read More »

Credit Acceptance to Erase $634M in Debt for 55,000 Borrowers

Mortgage Loans to Moderate-Score Borrowers Fell 73%

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2027 Social Security COLA Could Add Nearly $68 a Month

Social Security recipients could see their monthly benefits rise by nearly $68 next year, but that increase may not stretch as far as it sounds. The Social Security... Read More »

TransUnion Settlement Claims Due Oct. 30: Who Qualifies

Thousands of consumers could receive approximately $1,100 from an $8.31 million TransUnion settlement over bankruptcy remarks that appeared on their credit reports. Brooks v.... Read More »

Kentucky Targets $250M Medical Debt Relief Program

Kentucky’s Medical Debt Relief Program could erase at least $250 million in medical debt for an estimated 130,000 residents. On Sept. 15, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed... Read More »

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