Consumer Debt

April 11, 2019 Over-reliance on fines and fees is a big part of the problem, but there are a lot of steps that cities can take.

Many for-profit colleges have come under fire for practices that target specific racial groups and place undue student loan burdens on attendees.

Americans with student loan debt, past credit problems, or onerous government fees should have fair options.

Empowering local leaders to take ownership of consumer debt and continue to drive solutions forward

What would insuring more residents mean for Nebraska, Idaho, and Utah?

This speech gives an insight into the causes and effects of the American consumer debt crisis, and its potential solutions.

EPIC’s research identifies seven specific consumer debt problems that result in financial insecurity and damage well-being.

Through focus groups, EPIC worked to better understand the consequences of living with debt.

Households’ experiences with debt vary widely along demographic and geographic lines.

In the US alone, individuals who struggle to pay off their debts and loans are more than twice as likely to experience mental health problems.