CRFB warned the actual fiscal outlook could be far worse than even the latest sobering projections.

Debt collectors don't always play by the rules. Here's what to watch for and how to protect yourself right now.

Behind on bills? These relief options can ease the pressure now, before your missed payments continue to spiral.

Susan Cannon, 73, owes nearly $40,000 across 19 credit cards. High interest rates are preventing her from retiring.

Key Takeaways People in their 20s carry an average of nearly $20,000 in total debt, with student loans making up the bulk of that for most.Young adults have ample time to manage their debt before it ...

The report indicates a divergence in financial well-being as debt and delinquencies rise for some but not others.

A new report from WalletHub found that Georgia residents were increasing their consumer debt, the fifth most in the country.

The C.B.O. said that the amount of debt held by the public is expected to become much larger than the annual output of the ...

The federal deficit and national debt are expected to grow by trillions of dollars over the next decade, according to 10-year projections from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The ...

A new report has found the states in which consumers are adding the most debt. And as this is a Pennsylvania-based publication, most readers would probably like to know where the Keystone State falls.

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform as graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans. Learn about changes that can help.