If you're drowning in debt and can't see a way out, debt settlement might be a lifeline, but it's not risk-free.

N ow that the budget bill has passed Congress, we can see clear projections for how it will impact deficits, government debt, ...

A debtor refers to someone with debt to repay. The individual, bank or company that lends you the money is known as the creditor. A debtor is sometimes referred to as a borrower, customer, lessee ...

Debt collectors can't legally threaten to arrest you, garnish your wages or seize your property unless they have the legal authority and intent to do so. For example, they can’t garnish your wages ...

Concerns about the national debt from Elon Musk and some Republican lawmakers is complicating the path to passage for Trump's ...

Not all debt management programs are created equal. Here's how to avoid the ones that could hurt more than help.

A look back at the history of the national debt, and what the GOP’s new budget bill might mean for the debt going forward.

While most debt relief companies require clients have $10,000 in unsecured debt, National Debt Relief's minimum is only $7,500. It operates in 47 states and the District of Columbia, making it a ...

Debt management plans are offered and administered by credit counseling agencies. DMPs are primarily designed for credit card debt, and you probably must close or freeze your accounts when you enroll.