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.

The law does not eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits, nor does it include government-backed ‘Trump Accounts’; however, it does include a 1% tax on remittances sent abroad via cash, ...

Cons Explained Less cash for short-term goals: When you prioritize debt repayment, you'll have less cash available for other things. This may mean cutting back on travel or other expenses until ...

Freedom Debt Relief offers tips on what to do if you’re tired of picking up the phone to find a debt collector on the other ...

Drowning in credit card debt? Debt settlement could help, but the trade-offs might cost you. Here's what to know.

The government plans to make council tax debt collection less aggressive and split bills over 12 months by default ...

The Fed had raised interest rates 11 times since March 2022 to combat inflation. But what do these rate cuts mean for Nebraska auto loans, credit card debt and mortgage rates?

Want to retire early? Cut expenses, invest smartly, maximize savings, plan healthcare, and avoid lifestyle inflation to ...

June 5, 2025 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS News If you're unemployed and struggling under the weight of your debt, settlement could still be an option. Getty Images Losing a job is hard enough on its own.

If you’re informed that a credit card company is suing you for unpaid debt, it has likely exhausted its options in contacting you to pay it. But that doesn’t mean there’s no hope.

Many first-gen children carry an unseen burden: the belief that their success must repay their parents’ sacrifices. Here’s ...

Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul also known as Diddy, was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, which carried a ...