W hen money's tight, taking out a payday loan can feel like an easy fix, especially if you're dealing with some credit issues ...

Americans now hold a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt, but some consumers could have their bills cut in half.

When a credit card company agrees to accept less than the full amount you owe — say, $20,000 on a $30,000 balance — it’s ...

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The White House has recently announced a significant agreement to cancel debt for millions of American borrowers, aiming to implement this relief swiftly. This initiative is designed to provide ...

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New York City announced in October that it has canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 New Yorkers.

Bad debt can also affect your credit. Your credit utilization, which is the percentage of your available credit that you're using, plays a major role in your credit score. High balances and maxed-out ...

The Education Department is attempting to disqualify employers whose staff with student loans would no longer be eligible for ...

Governor Josh Stein hosted a roundtable in Greensboro, addressing the positive impact of North Carolina's medical debt relief ...