However, if you're dealing with legitimate debts that you actually owe, a 609 letter won't make them disappear. In these ...

Venezuelan oil adds a welcome X factor into the Russia equation that could one day change the status quo, at least somewhat. Russia has already been hurt by falling oil prices, and its economy is ...

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 ...

Several churches in the Binghamton area have come together to form the CCB, a new group focused on actionable solutions to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Congress’ top fiscal hawk is back with his yearly government waste report card, this time uncovering over $1.6 trillion in spending on cocaine experiments on dogs, COVID-19 vaccine influencer ...