A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates ...

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for ...

In its 14 years, the CFPB has created rules limiting credit card late fees and overdraft penalties, protected consumers from ...

On Jan. 7, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a new rule banning medical debt from all credit reports.

Emotions and stress from overspending are running high. One in 10 Americans reported that holiday spending caused them to go into credit card debt.

There are rules that dictate when a debt collector can call you — and how many times they're allowed to do it.

I need help and I have nobody I can ask for guidance.

This week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision reversing a summary judgment order in a Fair ...

Debt collectors cannot discuss your debt with anyone other than you, your spouse (in some cases) or your attorney. They cannot leave messages with co-workers, relatives or friends disclosing that you ...

Unpaid medical debt will no longer affect credit scores, according to a new rule from Biden administration regulators who want to mitigate the financial repercussions of those bills. So if pending ...

Biden forgave $183.6 billion in student loans for five million people while in the White House. Trump isn't likely to continue this legacy — but borrowers still have relief options. Many, or all ...

Debt settlement is a form of debt relief that reduces the actual amount of debt you owe. Debt settlement should be carefully considered as you can easily fall for debt settlement scams, and ...