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#Daniel Mangrum
Economy
Student-loan defaults are now a consumer-credit story
Student loan defaults jumped again in 2026, pulling 3.6 million borrowers into default over two quarters and raising fresh risks for credit and spending.
By Helena Brandt
Economy
Consumer debt 2026: homeowners hold up as renter strain grows
Consumer debt reached $18.794 trillion in Q1 2026, but renters are showing more strain than homeowners as card balances and housing stress build.
By Helena Brandt
