Investors in leveraged companies take on extra risk, but research indicates they see no offsetting return
Research reveals that those wary of payday loans tend to manage their finances better
Federal loan modification program led borrowers to default
Entrepreneurs borrow between equity funding rounds with a strong record of repaying debts
The Fed’s gambit didn’t trigger a home-price recovery, but research shows it reduced subprime foreclosure risk
34,334 letters were sent to test how sensitive those owing back taxes are to neighbors’ knowledge of the debts
Private equity investors weigh the total cost of capital — not just debt, but equity as well — when pursuing buyouts
Data back to 1870 show similarities in the worst banking system shocks — focusing on loose lending before a meltdown
Sixty years of data suggest retirement obligations rise after Democrats scrape into office
Rigid adherence to scoring systems can reduce consumer spending when it’s most needed
A review of academic research finds the path to saving more and spending less often involves emotional prompts
The populist model, embraced by some on the American left, resembles policy that helped torpedo some smaller economies
Companies that use loss carry-forwards to offset future tax liability, instead of claiming a refund, enjoy favorable lending terms
When bad times hit, highly indebted companies often have to sell operations and equipment at fire-sale prices
A predictive model employs credit default swaps across currencies
Student debt weighs on happiness more than mortgages or credit card loans