One in five Americans would go into debt for Halloween
Nearly one in five Americans say Halloween is worth it, according to the Halloween Spending & Financial Fears Survey from WalletHub.
Record debt forces many retirement-age Americans to work longer
According to the New York Fed, total household debt was at its highest ever, at $17.05 trillion in the first quarter of 2023.
I paid $100k student loans and my son's tuition using a simple method
There were three ways I stayed positive throughout our debt journey.
Americans quitting jobs even as savings dry up, debt grows
New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the number of job openings in the United States grew unexpectedly during the month of August.
I cleared $30k debt after my girlfriend asked a simple question
I was in debt denial, not realizing the impact it was having on my future self.
Americans are gloomy about their money
Americans are less optimistic about their financial conditions and anticipate the economy to plunge into a recession over the next year.
Biden just cancelled more student loans: Here's who qualifies
The Department of Education sent out its second wave of emails last week alerting borrowers that their debt would be forgiven.
Credit scores of millions could be improved by Biden plan
A new proposal aims to remove medical debt from appearing on borrowers' credit reports.
Student loans canceled for 1,200 people: How to know if you're eligible
President Biden's latest debt relief plan will forgive over $37 million in loans for students who attended the University of Phoenix.
Student loan repayments will affect these 10 states most
Millions of Americans will have to start making payments starting in October when a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end.
How Americans racked up $1 trillion of credit card debt
Households have turned to credit cards to maintain their living standards as the cost of living went up, experts said—a move that can have harmful consequences.
Student loan forgiveness gets a victory in court: Here's who qualifies
More than 800,000 student loan holders are eligible for $39 billion in debt relief following a decision by a federal court on Monday.
Biden student loan forgiveness gets a major win
A federal judge on Monday paved the way for 804,000 borrowers to receive $39 billion in student loan debt relief.
Student refusing to use college fund for stepbrother's medical bills backed
"It was grossly inappropriate for your father to ask for money from you," a Redditor commented.
Map shows which states have better Fitch credit ratings than U.S.
Sixteen states have maintained their AAA Fitch rating despite the U.S. rating drop to AA+.
Joe Biden given "wake-up call" by Fitch credit downgrade over U.S. economy
A senior Biden administration official has described the ratings agency's credit downgrade as "bizarre and baseless."
I repaid $125K in student loans. The interest left is sickening
I've got an anvil around my neck that threatens to drown every chance of financial stability for me and my family.
My student loan costs me $700 a month. I need forgiveness
My income to debt ratio is so high because of my student loans, it weighs my credit down.
I left law school with $100,000 debt. My student loan has been forgiven
Now, I can focus those funds on supporting the things my children need.
Can student loan borrowers use bankruptcy to get rid of debt?
Bankruptcy filings for student loan debt is an option, but more like a "Plan Z" strategy, according to one lending expert who spoke with Newsweek.
"Crippled with debt": Students start GoFundMes to pay for loans
About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt that collectively totals $1.757 trillion, according to the Department of Education.
The Supreme Court Just Proved the American Dream Isn't for Black People
I'm now in so much debt that I can barely imagine the life my degree was supposed to get me.
Supreme Court uses Nancy Pelosi words to overturn student loan cancellation
The Court's six conservative justices quoted Pelosi in their majority opinion that effectively shut down the student debt relief program.
How to still get student loan forgiveness despite Supreme Court ruling
Borrowers can seek relief with their loans under the Biden administration's income-driven repayment plans and a program for public sector employees.
Student loan cancellation update: States with best forgiveness plans
Last year, there were 129 state-level student debt cancellation plans in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Here are the best and worst.
Why are millennials in so much debt?
Millennials are accumulating debt at historic rates, and it could get worse for the next generation, experts told Newsweek.
Struggling with credit card debt? So are millions of Americans
Americans owe nearly $1 trillion in credit card debt. A majority are worried about not being able to pay it back.
Supreme Court ruling may be a clue about high-stakes student loan case
The Supreme Court is expected to rule on President Joe Biden's student loan relief plan in June or July.
Student loans will cost thousands more than last year
Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans for undergraduate students rose from 4.99 percent for 2022-23 borrowers to 5.50 percent this year.