Americans are carrying a lot of debt right now — and for many, the added financial pressure is pushing them toward a boiling point. Credit card balances are hovering near record highs, overdue medical ...

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 ...

Most people aren't particularly interested in pondering what the financial aftermath will be when they die, but recent data suggests that this should be a regular part of managing your finances. Case ...

U.S. household debt encompasses mortgages, car loans, credit cards and student loans. Total household debt hit a record high of $18.59 trillion from July through September of this year. The number ...

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 ...

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...

Some types of student loan forgiveness will be taxed again after five years of being tax-free. The change will impact borrowers in income-driven repayment plans who have their debts canceled as a ...