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 ...

Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

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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 ...

CreditNinja reports that about 41% of working-age Americans (72 million) have medical debt, affecting lower-income and ...

Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

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 ...

A fiscal crisis – sometimes called a sovereign debt crisis – is a sharp economic shock or downturn caused or sparked by high levels of current or expected public borrowing. A fiscal crisis can take ...

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 ...

If you’re having debt management problems, bankruptcy can help. Understanding how bankruptcies work and the types of bankruptcies available to you will help you decide whether this is a viable option ...

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U.S. household debt increased by $185B, or ~1%, to $18.39T in Q2 2025, as mortgage balances grew by $131B to $12.94T at the end of June, the New York Fed said on Tuesday in its Quarterly Report on ...