Being served with a debt collection lawsuit may be one of the most stressful financial situations you can face when behind on payments. These legal actions don't come out of nowhere, though. They're ...

Americans are carrying a lot of debt right now — and for many, the added financial pressure is pushing them toward a boiling point. Credit card balances are hovering near record highs, overdue medical ...

When it comes to borrowing money, not all debt is created equal. According to Ramsey personalities George Kamel and Jade Warshaw, that still doesn’t mean any of it is good. On a recent episode of “The ...

MUNCIE, Ind. − There are three types of public debt. Each imposes some risks to the economic fortunes of the nation or a state. Each type differs in important ways. Each can be politically manipulated ...

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