Ryanair had Austrian bailiffs board one of its Boeing 737s in Linz this week over an unpaid compensation judgment of about €890–€893 owed to a passenger whose 2024 flight was delayed 13 hours. What actually happened The passenger’s July 2024 ...

Bank of America’s February 2026 credit card net charge‑off rate was 2.24%, essentially flat versus 2.23% in January and well below system‑wide credit card charge‑off levels around 4% in late 2025. What the 2.24% means The 2.24% figure is the ...

In a room outside the Maryland State Senate chamber last winter, consumer advocates were meeting privately with lawmakers to explain how borrowers were losing their homes over “zombie” loans, old second mortgages that they hadn’t heard from lenders about in ...

“Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition” is a fresh headline summarizing new research showing that neobanks and fintech brands are growing their share of new banking and investment accounts faster than traditional institutions, largely driven ...

Default rates in private credit are already near or above 8% on some measures, and several sell‑side and manager outlooks see plausible paths to high‑single‑digit or even mid‑teens defaults in stress scenarios over the next couple of years. Where defaults ...

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lendmark Financial Services (Lendmark), a leading provider of personalized consumer loan solutions, today announced that it has purchased all receivables of Century Finance, Inc., a family-owned consumer finance company that is closing ...

The Colorado Supreme Court argument in Wright v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC is about how strictly debt buyers must comply with Colorado’s documentation requirements when they sue to collect consumer debts. What the case is about Portfolio Recovery Associates (PRA) ...

Show Caption Hide Caption Walmart to pay $100M FTC settlement over delivery driver pay Walmart will pay $100M to settle FTC claims it misled delivery drivers about pay and tips, causing them to lose tens of millions in earnings. Scripps ...

Cash advances have traditionally provided a quick way to access funds in urgent situations. While useful in some cases, many Americans are now exploring alternative financial solutions that may better meet their short-term needs. Growth of Fintech Solutions The rise ...