Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.

Meanwhile, although U.S. investment-grade credit spreads remain near historic lows, they have edged wider in recent weeks, ...

Apollo Capital Management , BlackRock and six other financial firms were sued on Tuesday in federal court in Manhattan by ...

The survey found that 37% of Americans have taken on debt after a loved one’s death, the highest figure in three recent years ...

The U.S. national debt reached $38 trillion in October, representing $111,600 for every American. Congressional projections ...

In contrast, a high national debt simply reflects that the government has issued a lot of currency that the public and ...

More than half of Americans turn to debt for $500 emergencies. Learn why so many struggle with unexpected costs and what this ...

A ‘tax bomb’ is set to detonate on New Year’s Day. The blast could throw the finances of millions of student loan borrowers ...

Tools like balance transfer cards, loan refinancing, and nonprofit counseling can help Americans cut interest and pay off ...

Consider debt relief: For borrowers facing multiple medical balances — or a mix of medical and credit card debt — debt relief companies can help negotiate lump-sum settlements with collectors. This ...

Alex Whittler interviews Paul Oster, known as 'America's credit repair man', who debunks Black Friday sales tactics and ...