KEY TAKEAWAYS More than one-third of Americans will use this year's tax refund to pay down debt.The average tax refund for ...

When it comes to borrowing money, not all debt is created equal. According to Ramsey personalities George Kamel and Jade Warshaw, that still doesn’t mean any of it is good. On a recent episode of “The ...

Understanding the difference between secured vs. unsecured debt can help you understand your borrowing options and even help put you on the path to healthier finances. Whether it’s a college loan, an ...

Americans owed around $140 billion in unpaid medical expenses last year, making it the largest source of debt in collections, a new study shows. In 2009, mean medical debt was $119 less than ...

When your debts pile up, the idea of settling them for less than you owe can be incredibly appealing. Instead of paying every penny of the balance, enrolling in a debt settlement program lets you work ...

What percentage of Americans have medical debt in 2026? Approximately 72 million people (41% of working-age Americans) have medical bill problems or are currently paying off medical debt, according to ...

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Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses how public pension debt is managed with the Reason Foundation's Rod Crane. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Joining me now is Senior ...

Earning a college degree is seen as a key component of the American dream, but that achievement often comes at a steep cost. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who ...