Is America heading toward a national debt crisis? As an economic adviser to President Biden and an economist active in mainly Democratic policy circles since the late 1980s, I’ve spent most of my ...

The cost of living has risen sharply in recent years, and so have financial stress levels. Recent data shows that three of four Americans today are anxious about their financial situations, and among ...

With a balance transfer card, you won't pay any interest on a debt during the time-sensitive introductory period. The fee is ...

Falling behind by a payment or two may not seem serious, but your options could narrow if you aren't proactive.

A DIY approach to debt settlement can backfire if you don't understand the legal, financial and tax risks involved.

The national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As Paul Solman explains ...

Debt isn’t necessarily a bad thing, most economies run on debt. Governments borrow money to get things done. But the tricky thing about that debt, is that it has a tendency to get away from itself.

Part of the issue is that today's higher everyday costs, elevated interest rates, rising inflation and growing healthcare ...

Debt settlement and bankruptcy are drastic solutions for serious financial problems. Most consumers who qualify for Chapter 7 are better off choosing bankruptcy. Debt settlement can be a better option ...