Debt consolidation is a good idea if it helps you meet your financial goals, but not if you use it to free up revolving ...

The process of debt repayment isn’t always a smooth one. While you probably hope you don’t hit any snags as you pay your balance, a lack of experience or unexpected life events can seem like ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Living with debt can be paralyzing, as the large monthly payments prevent you from moving forward with any other goals. You may ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- More Americans are racking up credit card bills and falling behind on payments. Here are some expert tips to get those balances paid down, including specific methods to get you ...

Before paying a debt in collections, verify that it’s both legitimate and collectible to avoid scams or zombie debt. The Fair ...

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The bank that acts as the trustee on the company’s securitized financing has sent an acceleration notice for the last of five ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Did you know you can donate to the United States Treasury Department to help chip away at the country's constantly growing national debt? Well, those wanting to make donations to the ...

You may qualify for medical debt hardship relief in more situations than you realize. Here's what to know now.

Nearly half of Americans expect holiday debt; experts urge careful budgeting, tracking spending and treating ...