Inflation is forcing households into a fragile new reality where one surprise bill could spell disaster.

Even households long considered financially secure are feeling the pressure.

A new analysis shows that credit card debt in Ohio and elsewhere continues to grow — another indicator that average people’s financial security continues to diminish as affordability and income ...

The U.S. consumer has an average credit card balance of $6,519, according to TransUnion’s October 2025 Credit Industry Snapshot Report. Meanwhile, credit card balances among all consumers rose by $24 ...

Aggregate U.S. consumer spending still looks healthy, but that strength is increasingly misleading. Beneath the surface, a ...

As the Federal Reserve decides its federal funds rate, here’s how it ripples through the economy and influences your finances.

In a population that prides itself on physical fitness, Colorado residents are financially obese, carrying around the ...

For many people, credit cards are a part of everyday life. There’s a good chance you’ve got a card or two in your wallet and ...

According to a new study by Bankrate, 61% of people with credit card debt have been holding it for at least a year — up from 53% in late 2024. Americans are carrying credit card debt for far longer ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Speaker 1: From the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, this is Potomac ...

The Albanese government has created an economic trap as spending fuels inflation, inflation forces higher interest rates, and ...