debt

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Lindsay Nead: I’ve heard people say, “Oh, I fully maxed my credit card to get clothing for the show” or “I’m in crazy debt, I left my job.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And Americans’ unpaid credit-card debt is on the rise, as is use of the buy-now-pay-later option.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Intel could also monetize its stakes in Mobileye and Altera and take on more debt, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, the IMF warned that a number of countries were already struggling with meager foreign reserves and "limited market access," making them vulnerable to "dangerous" debt shocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“And so in a way, I have you to thank. I’ll always owe you a debt of gratitude.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse