Credit and Debt
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Till debt do us part: 78% of Americans say a partner with debt is a dating dealbreaker
A new survey finds that 78% of Americans consider a partner's short-term debt a dealbreaker for dating, with nearly half unwilling to accept $25,000 or more and most expecting open conversations about debt within six months
Median Earnings Rise to Nearly $60,000 for Workers Ages 25 to 34
Americans ages 25 to 34 now earn a median $59,280 annually-almost 50% more than younger workers-but rising student debt, rent, and delayed homebuying are squeezing savings and raising concerns about long-term financial security
How Credit Scores Shift for Americans in Their 40s and 50s
Average credit scores for Americans in their 40s and 50s hover in the low 700s, reflecting years of payment history but not always unlocking the best rates-see what this means for borrowing costs and financial decisions
Baby Boomers Face Retirement With Record Debt Levels
A growing share of baby boomers are entering retirement with substantial debt, including mortgages and credit cards, raising new risks for fixed-income households as healthcare and living costs climb