The federal government’s recent shutdown, largely triggered by disputes over whether to preserve or expire enhanced healthcare subsidies in 2026, has raised questions about future costs for millions.

"Debt relief" is a broad term, and it can refer to everything from negotiating with your creditors on lower rates and fees to ...

You might be able to negotiate debt settlement with your lender, either by yourself or with the help of a credit counselor or ...

Williamsburg resident Quenton Linyear shares how he paid off $8,000 in debt after losing his job using nonprofit credit ...

Federal law shields your Social Security benefits from being garnished by most creditors, but not all of them.

Knowing the IRS rules on 401(k) withdrawals can help you determine how to handle your high-rate credit card debt.

Personal loans are available for rent payments, but financial experts warn that this solution often creates more problems than it solves. Loan interest, fees and monthly rent can spiral into ...

While some debts may be discharged at death, many are not. Here are the major debt categories that typically don't disappear ...

Holiday shopping season is upon us and, for personal finance reporters like ourselves, that means diving into all the different ways Americans are paying for gifts this year. For a good chunk of ...

Credit counselling agencies across the country saw a 40% year-over-year increase in calls for financial help around debt, missed payments, and trouble paying mortgages. Canadians have had a difficult ...

Debt relief is a strategy designed to help you restructure how you pay your loans or reduce the amount you’ll owe to your ...