Learn what a compensating balance is, how it can affect loan terms, its role in business borrowing, plus key examples and accounting rules.

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A high debt-to-income ratio is a common reason lenders deny applications. The good news is that you can lower your DTI.

The ad hoc bondholder committee in Ethiopia’s debt restructuring has threatened to pursue its claims in English courts after official creditors rejected a deal between bondholders and the government ...

The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

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Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. For years, limited regulation has allowed companies to charge high rates, and consumers have fallen further into debt. Some ...

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 ...

A banner on the front end of a bus features images of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and China's Xi Jinping with a message that reads in Spanish: "An example for the world," during a ...

The curious minds at ColdFusion analyze why America’s debt crisis is more severe than most realize Trump pulls US out of more than 30 UN bodies Vance: 'Gaslighting' on ICE shooting 'off the charts' ...

In his Dec. 29 guest column Marc Warner makes an excellent point about Congress’ failure to do its job [“Is anyone doing their job in Congress?“]. In particular, he notes that since our Congressman ...

In 2026, I expect Fed policy to pivot dovishly under Trump, with aggressive rate cuts and renewed QE, driving liquidity back into markets. SPY and QQQ are rated BUY, anticipating a market correction ...