bad debt

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The Virginia-headquartered bank late Tuesday set aside $4.07 billion to cover estimated expenses from bad debt, compared with expectations of $3.77 billion, according to data compiled by the London Stock Exchange Group.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Selling, general and administrative costs rose to C$313.6 million from C$247.7 million a year earlier, largely due to a one-time bad debt charge tied to a U.S. wholesale partner, and higher retail and marketing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"It's bad for customers to fall further and further into arrears, and bad debt ultimately drives up the prices that is paid by all customers," she added.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Take note: Not all debt is bad debt.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Will also took over a bicycle-and-tool shop for a bad debt.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck