FICO to Include ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Loan History in Credit Scores

As the use of these easy-credit installment loans has grown, FICO said repayment data would provide more insight on consumers’ credit readiness.

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Why Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill Is Worrying Bond Investors

Tax cuts pushed by President Trump are amplifying debt and deficit concerns among the powerful market players who influence interest rates.

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Market Jitters Over a ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill

Investors burned by President Trump’s trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.

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Debt Downgrade Bolsters The Right In Congressional Talks Over Megabill

Conservatives have been holding out against the major tax and spending cut package to implement President Trump’s agenda, arguing it will swell federal deficits. The Moody’s downgrade underscored their concerns.

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The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback

Investors sold stocks and bonds after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, potentially complicating negotiations around Republicans’ tax plan.

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How to Back Up All Your Data and Important Documents

Readers worried after Mr. Musk and his team were given access to federal payment systems. Here’s how to back up all your data and documents.

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Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating

The action, which will put pressure on the nation’s borrowing costs, reflects doubt that a new government can mend the deteriorating financial situation.

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Investors Punish France Over Budget Turmoil

The country’s borrowing costs have soared over worries that a political showdown in Parliament over spending cuts and tax increases could topple a fragile government coalition.

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