Consumer lending

To pay for their kids' education, many Americans are postponing their golden years — or cracking open their 401(k)s.

Americans with student loans still have options. Here's what they should know.

Rising interest rates on loans, greater borrowing and higher fees on deposit accounts all contributed to the increase. "Altogether, this paints a picture of debt that could really start to strain the checkbooks of American families," said Meghan Greene, a researcher at the nonprofit organization that authored the report.

After three years of student loan forbearance, the passing of the debt ceiling bill guaranteed the expiration of the freeze this fall.

High debt, paired with persistent income inequality, has left LGBTQ employees unprepared for retirement.

The legislation, initiated by congressional Republicans, would have thwarted the president's executive action to cancel billions in student debt.

Securing higher education for your child while saving for retirement is no mean feat, as an advisor with firsthand experience juggling the two challenges explains.

New provisions increase the ways workers can contribute toward their futures and employers can invest in their workforce's financial wellness.

While Goldman Sachs is still pushing to make its expansion into consumer lending profitable, the bank is also weighing strategic alternatives, CEO David Solomon says. The dueling options reflect the problems that Wall Street giant faces in Main Street banking.

As early as this summer, some seniors could see their benefits garnished to pay off old loans.

After months of delay, Congress has passed its landmark retirement legislation. Here's what advisors should know about it.

If the program ultimately moves forward, tax professionals should know about the rules when advising their clients.

The short-term loans surged in popularity during the pandemic thanks to consumers who were flush with extra cash and limited to shopping online.

Rich clients who have seen their portfolios dented are pursuing loans.

When President Biden unveiled his plan for student debt relief, borrowers had many questions about what they needed to do. Now, a month later, there are some answers.

Financial advisors can achieve up to 10.25% annual return, betting on recent college graduates who don’t want to damage their credit.

The robo is adding repayment help and, eventually, 529 savings plans to its service for employers.

Yan Zhao, President of NYDIG as she exploreshow Bitcoin is experiencing wider adoption in the traditional finance world, and why that is.

A litany of challenges has kept thousands from accessing the promised forgiveness: New rules, deadlines, eligibility.

The deal is part of CEO Jamie Dimon’s pledge to “get faster and be more creative.”