The world's largest economies have become more reliant on their national debt — and that might threaten global growth.

The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

Beyond Finance reports that rising living costs have increased financial stress, highlighting 8 signs of unmanageable debt.

Freedom Debt Relief reports that negotiating credit card debt can lead to lower payments, waived fees, or partial forgiveness ...

President Trump started 2026 with new fights on many fronts, including one that may even excite the left-wing flank in Washington — a battle with the consumer lending industry. On Truth Social ...

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to reject the appeal filed by Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited, while ordering the matter back to the Court of Appeal, has once again thrust one of ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sands & Associates, BC’s largest firm of Licensed Insolvency Trustees dedicated to personal debt help services, released complete ...

People burdened with medical bills may also be more likely to struggle to keep a roof over their heads, a new study finds. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report ...

It oversees one of the world's biggest railroad networks, employing around 700,000 people and operating 85,000 kilometers of track that stitches together 11 time zones, carrying millions of passengers ...

The beginning of a new year can wipe the slate clean for fresh life and work goals—but if your holidays were hectic, you might not be starting at zero when it comes to your sleep. Missing out on even ...

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...