Debt

1,000 U.S. workers were asked: "To the best of your knowledge, will you ever be debt-free in your lifetime?" The responses elicited plenty of surprises.

Paying for college is not cheap, and outstanding loans impact millions of Americans.

Despite attracting droves of new residents each year with their relative affordability, some of Texas' biggest cities are the most debt-ridden in the country.

Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley proposed a bipartisan bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Trump.

Donald Trump's pre-Superbowl Fox News interview pointed fingers at foreign nations who he said "take advantage" of the U.S.

Amaiya Camillo will have to spend "well over $900 monthly" to pay off her debt, which she could have lingering over her until 2032.

"You absolutely did the right thing," a response to the original poster's Reddit post reads in part.

Donald Trump pledged a series of tax cuts as part of his 2024 presidential election campaign.

"You are being used," a response to the original poster's Reddit post reads in part.

A TikTok user, whose video on the issue went viral, was shocked when she calculated her debt, which came to $95,487.73.

The halt means the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will cease crafting regulations or enforcing any rules or investigations.

The fate of student loan forgiveness and relief rests with the new president. What might he do?

Netizens are challenging themselves to reduce their consumption—but what is the No Buy 2025 challenge?

"I feel like I'm in a weird spot here," the man wrote. "His reaction feels so hypocritical given everything I've done for him."

Because of a recent proposed settlement with the CFPB, some private student loan borrowers may see a stop to collections efforts.

San Diego says SeaWorld owes millions of dollars in unpaid rent, but PETA alleges "the city is proposing that it let the abusive park off the hook."

Those aged 18 to 28 were also more inclined to consider concealing one's finances as bad, if not worse, than actual cheating.

A heated financial dispute between siblings raises questions about obligations and fairness.

Yellowstone Capital, a merchant cash advance provider, agreed to a $1 billion settlement over allegations of predatory lending practices.

The Republicans have touted making cuts to student loan savings and forgiveness after former President Joe Biden's reforms.

Russia's deficit for 2024 was over $34 billion amid spiraling military costs.

Failing to pay taxes can lead to several increasing penalties, including interest, wage garnishment and legal action.

A new tracker is live on Studentaid.gov that shows people where they are on the journey to student loan debt forgiveness.

The Democratic governor is set to announce free tuition for New Yorkers aged 25 to 55 studying nursing, teaching or engineering.

The rule will block medical debt from appearing on the credit reports of 15 million Americans.

The state of Florida has the second-highest credit card delinquency rate in the nation at 11.68 percent. Rates remain elevated nationwide.

Credit card balances have soared in recent years, with the total amount U.S. consumers owed topping $1 trillion for the first time in 2023.

Student borrowers are likely to see multiple changes to repayments in 2025.

President-elect called for any in his party who "bring the mess of the Debt Limit" into his administration to face primaries.

The House on Thursday rejected a funding bill designed to prevent a partial government shutdown.