The Fed held its benchmark interest rate steady in March 2026, keeping the federal funds rate in the 3.5%–3.75% range, while warning that upside inflation risks have intensified, largely due to higher oil prices and the war with Iran. What ...

The major mattress chain that has recently converted to Chapter 7 liquidation is American Mattress.​ What happened American Mattress originally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2025 to reorganize its debts.​ In March 2026, the case was converted ...

New figures from the Irish League of Credit Unions - which represents 90% of active credit unions here - show its union loan book reached the highest level ever and mortgage lending continuing on a strong upward trajectory. The Irish ...

A new wave of Education Department data and independent analysis shows that federal student loan delinquency and default have surged to record levels since payments restarted, affecting millions of borrowers. What the new data shows Around 7.7–9 million federal student ...

LETTERKENNY Credit Union has announced a merger with Swilly Mulroy Credit Union – describing it as an exciting opportunity for both credit unions. In a message to members, Letterkenny Credit Union Chairperson Paul Hume said the board this week passed ...

In a room outside the Maryland State Senate chamber last winter, consumer advocates were meeting privately with lawmakers to explain how borrowers were losing their homes over “zombie” loans, old second mortgages that they hadn’t heard from lenders about in ...

Sixth Annual Report Highlights AI-Accelerated Defenses, Security-Driven Business Innovation, and Continued Industry Collaboration ATLANTA, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE: EFX) today released its 2025 Security Annual Report, detailing a year of relentless optimization as the company leverages EFX.AI to ...

Renters nationwide are raising concerns about hidden fees, prompting the Federal Trade Commission to investigate rental housing costs. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Renters across the country are raising concerns about hidden fees in rental housing, and now the Federal Trade Commission ...

In St. Louis associate courts, a national debt buyer is turning tiny IOUs into a very big problem. LVNV Funding has filed thousands of lawsuits over small, often years-old balances, many under $1,000, and residents who show up without a ...