Consumer lending

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.”

Securities-based lending is up sharply as wealthy investors leverage gains in their stock portfolios into low-interest loans for pricey purchases.

How technology is enabling new types of payment transmission and what this means for banking.

Building a safer ecosystem: Why transparency, controls, and partnerships will drive next era of financial services.

The oldest borrowers hold the fastest-growing piece of the U.S.’s $1.7 trillion student-loan pile.

An interactive dialogue with Founder and CEO of NorthOne on the fintech industry, the growing needs of challenger banks, and the future of SMB banking.

Stuck at home in quarantine, technology editor Ryan W. Neal finally repaid the graduate-school debts that had hung over his head for a decade.

Known for giving away its signature canary-hued Converse to employees and clients, this small API-centric fintech is poised to become a significant player in open banking thanks to parent company Mastercard and its vendor status with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Unsecured personal lending has fallen as many consumers have stashed away cash and paid down credit card balances during the pandemic. The trend probably won’t reverse course anytime soon.