High house prices and interest rates, inflation and stagnating salaries are making it hard to stay afloat ...

Debt settlement companies can reduce what you owe, but the fees mean the savings may be less than you expect.

US consumer debt continued upward climb, with growth gaining momentum in the final months of the year : Equifax’s National ...

In June 2025, Americans collectively owed $18.33 trillion in consumer debt, up 3.2% from June 2024’s $17.76 trillion, according to a new Experian study. You might expect that trend to show up across ...

When Coya Davis sought help for her $27,000 debt, she thought she found a lifeline. Instead, she entered a predatory scheme where debt settlement firms “rent” law licenses to charge illegal fees.

A new report from WalletHub found that Georgia residents were increasing their consumer debt, the fifth most in the country.

Americans' debt levels continue to climb to new heights at a time when economic conditions are becoming increasingly less stable. Household debt balances set a fresh record high of $17.05 trillion ...

For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Many New Jersey families are holding their breath financially. Layoffs are ticking up and everyday expenses like groceries, utilities and rent keep climbing. For households already stretched thin, ...

The package would also limit how consumer reporting agencies can use information on someone's medical debt.