How to contain COVID-19 flare-ups without crushing the economy
Research finds local lockdowns inflict less economic damage than national shutdowns, but still help slow the spread of cases.
How US consumers misdirect credit-card payments
Research suggests that consumers exacerbate high-rate credit-card debt.
Infographic: Why ‘balance matching’ in debt management can be costly
People often choose the wrong approach to paying off credit-card debt.
Why people mismanage credit-card debt
Consumer-finance experts usually advise people with balances on multiple credit cards to pay off the card with the highest interest rate first.