If you've ever borrowed money, you've had debt. Whether it's the money you paid a friend when they spotted the lunch tab or the student loans you owe to the government, that's debt. Debt is all around ...

"Debt relief" is a broad term, and it can refer to everything from negotiating with your creditors on lower rates and fees to enrolling in a structured debt management program. Each option promises ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Find my match Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. High-interest debts like credit cards, ...

Americans are carrying more debt than ever before. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Q2 2025 Household Debt ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Before a debt collector can pursue you for a debt, they are generally required to first send you a debt validation letter. This ...

When unmanageable debt has you in a bear hug, you'll probably do anything to wriggle free — including striking a deal with your creditors to reduce how much you have to pay. Debt settlement involves ...

The government spends more than it takes in, so it has to borrow money to pay its bills. By Alan Rappeport The wrangling over the nation’s debt limit raises a lot of questions, including what it ...

In 2023, a stalemate between then-President Joe Biden and congressional Republicans over the debt ceiling prompted panic among financial analysts and everyday Americans alike. The deal they struck, ...

Paying off debt is a huge accomplishment and can feel like a weight lifted off your shoulders. So you might be confused — and maybe even a little scared — if you receive a letter notifying you that ...

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling, a day after he and Elon Musk came out against a deal reached by congressional lawmakers to fund the ...

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy are set to meet again as the government approaches a deadline to continue paying its bills. By Alan Rappeport President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy are ...