March 2021

The Trump administration has urged banks and credit unions to compete with high-cost payday lenders to provide more credit options to consumers. But banks remain wary of a product they still consider risky, observers say.Bank prudential…

The mid-summer stalemate in Washington over the next round of coronavirus stimulus is unfolding in the shadow of two grim realities: a rising tide of coronavirus infections and deaths and news that America suffered the worst quarter in…

Volunteers from the Forgotten Harvest Food Bank during a pre-Christmas mobile pantry distribution in Warren, Michigan on December 21, 2020.Émilie Elconin | ReutersPresident Donald Trump signed the $ 900 billion coronavirus relief bill on…

Aimee Picchi | USA Special TODAYTips for dealing with financial stress and seeking helpMarriage and Family Therapist Adriana Alejandre shares tips for dealing with money anxiety and how to seek help during quarantine.Just the FAQ, USA…

“When you get paid is completely in the control of your employer. It's a technology ... decision, ”explains Safwan Shan, CEO of Payactiv. “Earned Wage Access” allows employees to access the wages they have earned before…

As lawmakers wrangle the future of stimulus payments and unemployment benefits, cash-strapped consumers may be forced to turn to credit products to meet upcoming spending. Among at-risk consumers who make up about…

Payday loans can trap you in a vicious cycle of debt. (Source: Getty)More than 30 consumer and community groups are calling for the shutdown of payday lenders, fearing that people who are unemployed and in need of quick access to money…

Who doesn't want to have access to their own money as soon as they earn it, rather than wait until the end of the month? This is the bet that more and more European startups are making. All over Europe, startups are harnessing…

When was the last time you told your friends and family about debt? In fact, when was the last time you got real with yourself on the debt? It's just not something we're supposed to be talking about, apparently. Credit card bills,…

Strong points The National Debt Helpline and Beyond Blue find that financial pressures cause mental health problems.Most financial advisors report that their clients are less stressed and more optimistic after seeking financial advice.Young…