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

A donor is paying off the debt of about 82,000 meals for low-income students in Maryland’s largest school system.

Don't let these four mistakes wreck your debt payoff plans in 2026. Learn how to outsmart them and ditch your balance faster.

Credit card debt is expensive and potentially bad for your credit score. The most cost-effective method for paying it off is typically the debt avalanche strategy.

According to an Experian consumer debt study, the average debt of Americans in 2024, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto, personal and student loans was $105,056. Tackling thousands of dollars ...

Credit and debit card spending was up in October, and it’s only expected to rise as the holiday season gets underway. Avoid more debt and gift yourself debt relief instead with these tips.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Credit card debt has become a pervasive financial challenge ...

Sarah Stusek, a Broadneck High School alum, called Annapolis Middle School last week and promised to pay the school lunch ...

Statewide, families owe more than $2.2 million, according to data from the Iowa Department of Education. Across the United ...

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 ...

Being served with a debt collection lawsuit can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already strapped for cash and struggling to make ends meet. The sudden reality of legal action, coupled with ...