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Michael Jackson passed away more than $500M in the red
Court filings by executors of his now $2B estate reveal the King of Pop’s dire financial straits at the time of his death in 2009.
After growing 81.5% over 20 years, household debt is at a historic high
Analysis of Federal Reserve data finds student loan debt quadrupled, while mortgages make up the lion’s share of total debt.
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.
What’s pushing many Americans into a debt spiral?
Survey offers insights into consumers’ struggles to manage debt, pay off student loans, and deal with credit card payments.
How much are parents willing to cover for their kids’ college?
Northwestern Mutual poll reveals their expectations around splitting education costs, as well as Americans’ broader financial preparedness.
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.
Financial insecurity among Americans hits new high
With inflation leading their concerns, survey finds two-fifths of respondents are playing defense in their savings and investments.
Emergency savings lag credit card debt for a third of households
Survey breaks down generational differences in financial stability amid high-interest-rate environment.
Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces
A poll of divorced Americans sheds light on the role of debt in separations and the financial fallout for divorcees.
Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans
Just 1 in 10 say they are living their version of financial freedom.
Almost half of student loan debtors want more help to ease ‘national crisis’
Even among those without outstanding education borrowing, a sizable share say it's a crisis.
Higher income households more likely to have long-term credit card debt
Those with earnings at least $100K are more than twice as likely to have held credit card debt for 5 years or more.
