Medical debt across the U.S. is associated with worse physical and mental health, and even premature death.

Biden administration officials said "a handful of large banks" account for $14 billion in credit card late fees charged to American households every year.

Credit card debt increased by $50 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 alone, a 4.6% jump from the previous quarter.

Dyana King, a single mom of two, told "Good Morning America" how she paid off more than $34,000 in debt between 2016 and 2020.

Kumiko Love posted her viral budgeting method on her site, which combined three clever tips for smart financial habits. Now, she's sharing fresh ideas for the New Year.

Officials released a draft of the plan, but full details are likely months away.

The program would have benefited 43 million Americans at a cost of $400 billion.

Husbands David Auten and John Schneider, the hosts of the “Queer Money” podcast and creators of the Debt Free Guys blog, share how they paid off $51,000 in debt.

Best ways to save on food and household staples.

Cari Swanger paid off her student loan debt in 33 months thanks in part to refinancing to lower her interest rate.

The House passed a debt ceiling bill on Wednesday while cutting government spending over the next two years, in a victory for both Biden and Kevin McCarthy

The Fiscal Responsibility Act, the product of weeks of negotiation between Biden and McCarthy, will raise the debt limit until January 2025 and enact some spending cuts.

The vote will be a major test for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who faces a potential revolt from GOP hard-liners if he fails to get a majority of Republicans to back the bill.

The nonpartisan CBO estimated the provisions relating to SNAP would add $2.1 billion in direct spending and 78,000 people would gain benefits in an average month.

Lawmakers have days to pass a debt ceiling bill in Congress before the predicted June 5 "X-date" for default

GOP hard-liners on the House Rules Committee have vowed to block the bill.

The agreement comes just days before potential default.

With potential default just six days away, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at the Capitol Friday telling reporters he remained optimistic a deal could be reached.

The update buys much-needed time for debt ceiling negotiators to hammer out a deal

Susan Meachum, who says she relies on Social Security, told ABC News she will "lose everything" if the debt limit isn't raised.

The consequences of a U.S. debt default for low-income older people could be "absolutely disastrous," one expert said.

The 14th Amendment is primarily known for its citizenship rights and equal protection clauses, but also contains a section related to the nation's public debt.

Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet Monday with just 10 days to reach a debt ceiling deal or risk an unprecedented default

A debt default could cause nearly 8 million job cuts, Moody's Analytics said.

Amanda Courtney accrued over $20,000 in interest on her student loans.

Chelsea Haley of Marietta, Georgia, has eliminated a total of $48,683.41 in debt -- the amount she owed in credit cards and student loans with interest.

How to build an emergency fund, how much to save for it and how to avoid spending it.

In this edition of Debt Diaries, meet Melissa Jean-Baptiste, who got serious about her finances and then got serious about adulting.

The burden of student debt falls on women, which leaves lasting consequences, experts say

Tasha and Joseph Cochran of One Big Happy Life will guide you through the process.

Texas mom Brandyn Rodriguez shares how she paid off $137,000 in debt with her husband DJ over the course of 59 months.

Anthony and Jhanilka Hartzog paid down their debt in two years.

How to crunch numbers, frame your mindset and even save money while tackling your goals in 2022 and beyond.

Anjie and RJ Muhammad paid off their student loan debt within a year with budgeting, taking on side hustles and watching what they spent.

Karen Akpan and her family made major changes after she was laid off from her job.

Couple who took out $100,000 loan to start family shares how they planned to go into debt safely

Dominique Jackson, a journalist from Columbus, OH, paid off $30K of debt with a delayed gratification mindset.

Lauren Mochizuki and Chonce Rhea each changed the way they approach Christmas.

Georgia couple Barclay Bishop Lyles and George Lyles paid off over $76,000 in debt with financial expert advice and support from friends.

Amanda Williams of Debt Free in Sunny CA , along with her husband Josh, paid off more than $133,000 by making some big decisions.