Anglo Irish Bank Subordinated Credit Swaps Rise After Good, Bad Bank Split

Credit-default swaps tied to Anglo Irish Bank Corp.’s subordinated bonds rose, according to data provider CMA.

Student loans debt rose 25% in '09

For the first time ever, total student loan debt exceeds total credit card debt in this country, with almost $850 billion outstanding, according to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and FastWeb.com

Set goals high, debt low to improve credit score

A recent report shows the proportion of Americans who have FICO credit scores below 600 - a level that makes it nearly impossible to get loans - has risen to 25.5 percent, up from 24.1 percent two years ago. The likely cause: rising unemployment and bad... Credit score - FICO - Business - Financial Services - United States

Banks Have Written Down 2/3 Of Bad Loans They're Likely To Face: Moody's

What's Your Reaction? NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service said Wednesday it appears U.S. banks have written off about two-thirds of the bad loans they're likely to face through 2011.

Credit card debt fell again in July for 23rd straight month

Good news for consumer debt but bad news for the U.S. economy: Credit card use fell in July for 23rd straight month, the Federal Reserve just ...