"Debt relief" is a broad term, and it can refer to everything from negotiating with your creditors on lower rates and fees to enrolling in a structured debt management program. Each option promises ...

A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free is expiring in 2026. It could put borrowers on the hook for thousands ...

Elevated interest rates and high living costs continue to strain retiree budgets as we head into 2026. A recent AARP study ...

Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Renee Hsia is an ER doctor and researcher in healthcare. As the school year starts for millions in the United States, student debt ...

An Ohio man says a debt relief company’s promises left him worse off, and FTC data shows thousands of other consumers ...

As of mid-2025, Americans are carrying record levels of consumer debt — and if the rising debt levels weren't concerning enough, they're carrying this debt at a time when interest rates remain high ...

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Lots of companies pay employees with student loans $100, $200, or more per month toward repayments -- totaling up to $10,000 or more. When Joe Biden campaigned to be President of the United States, ...

New Jersey announces $86 million in medical debt relief for over 53,000 residents, marking the sixth round of support since ...

Debt Support National announced today the expansion of its debt relief connection services to Missouri residents. The expansion addresses increasing demand for debt assistance resources in the state ...

New Jersey has eliminated more than $86 million in medical debt for over 53,000 residents in the latest round of relief, ...