Many Americans are deep in the red. In fact, household debt hit $18.8 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. As people find themselves drowning in ...

Credit card debt forgiveness cancels part of what you owe. Here's how it works, what it costs in taxes and credit, and how to spot scams.

Four individuals were arrested on federal charges alleging they used stolen Social Security numbers to obtain retail credit ...

Local woman among thousands reporting scams by fake debt collectors A Kettering woman was among thousands who were contacted by scammers claiming to be debt collectors, demanding payment for debts ...

Many debt settlement firms charge high fees and harm credit. Learn how residents can negotiate and use nonprofit counseling to regain financial stability. Joe Raedle Getty Images I have a ringside ...

Debt balances continue to rise, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The latest quarterly report on household debt and credit shows that total household debt ...

Being in credit card debt can be stressful, but it’s not a life sentence. There are actually several proven strategies you can use to get out of debt faster than you might think. Credit card debt has ...

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