A DIY approach to debt settlement can backfire if you don't understand the legal, financial and tax risks involved.

US debt now exceeds the economy, and rising interest costs are adding pressure, raising questions about how sustainable our ...

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Creditors can sue you in retirement, but they certainly can't take everything. So, what's protected and what isn't?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is on a mission to protect consumers from illegal medical debt collection practices. It issued advisories in October identifying illegal practices and ...

The cost of living has risen sharply in recent years, and so have financial stress levels. Recent data shows that three of four Americans today are anxious about their financial situations, and among ...

Falling behind by a payment or two may not seem serious, but your options could narrow if you aren't proactive.

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Washington quickly brushed off a startling milestone in a mounting problem. By Peter Coy For years, deficit hawks have been ...