by Annie Fritz | Aug 27, 2025 | Blog
Considering the current economic ups and downs, it’s natural to wonder how Americans feel about their outstanding debt and the agencies that collect it. According to Encore Capital Group’s 2025 Economic Freedom Study, which studied adults in both the US and UK,...
by Annie Fritz | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Healthcare
It’s no secret that health care in America has long been expensive and, for some, unaffordable, but is that still the case? Yes, says a recent KFF poll showing that health care costs continue to be an active concern for Americans across age groups, income levels, and...
by Annie Fritz | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog
Which US Cities Currently Have the Most Credit Card Debt? American credit card debt is over $1 trillion dollars and climbing, but not all US cities’ credit debt stories are alike. So how do 182 US cities compare when it comes to credit card debt in 2025? A recent...
by Annie Fritz | May 29, 2025 | Blog, Education
Resuming Student Loan Payments and Credit Reporting It’s been five years since federal student loan payments were reported to credit bureaus, with a 3.5-year payment pause included in that time. Credit reporting of past-due student loans resumed in time to report data...
by Annie Fritz | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog
Are Consumers Holding Back or Powering Through? With headlines bouncing between inflation fears and spending spikes, many are left wondering: is the economy really up or down? Modest Growth, Strategic Spending A recent report from Bank of America shows that,...
by Annie Fritz | Mar 26, 2025 | Blog
Financial stress is taking a toll on customers, so much so that many are actively avoiding dealing with their finances altogether. 1 in 4 Consumers Are Avoiding Their Finances According to a recent survey, nearly 1 in 4 consumers have been actively avoiding...
