3 months ago
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Delinquency

Definition

A payment that is overdue but not necessarily in default.

Why it’s relevant today

Rising delinquencies can provide an early signal of consumer stress.

Why it matters

Addressing delinquency early can prevent more severe consequences.

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lewhatkahsay about 1 month ago

I find this word really funny because of its legal implications (regarding minors committing crimes). Broadly, it feels like a warning stage/grace period. I’m usually really good at paying my credit card bills on time, mostly because I primarily use my credit card and have to pay it off before the due date sometimes to make room for other purchases. Still, it’s nice to have a word to describe the state of my account if I ever do miss a payment. Looking through the site, the definitions of a lot of words like this one are pretty straightforward once you think about them.