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Meanwhile, younger investors lean toward target-date funds, the current default options in many retirement plans, or exchange-traded funds, which they can trade throughout the day like stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Banks face increased default risk and higher pay demands, potentially impacting earnings, according to Janus Henderson Investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The insurance law expert predicted more defensive default settings, stricter age verification, more stringent parental controls and new alerts to nudge users off the platforms will all flow from the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

If these borrowers lose the chance to enroll in these more affordable repayment plans, it could push them toward delinquency and default.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Word spread quickly in the small world of subprime mortgage bond creators and traders: AIG FP was now selling credit default swaps on triple-A-rated subprime bonds for a mere 0.12 percent a year.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis