Woman Praised for Selling Ex's Funko Pop Collection To Settle $12K Debt
The unemployed ex allegedly racked up over $12,000 in debt while he "sat at home smoking weed and buying more plastic figures," according to the woman.
Man Demanding Wife Use Inheritance To Pay His Student Debt Divides Internet
She refused to give him any of the money and said "the inheritance belongs only to her"—so he's hit back
Lack of Financial Education Has Led Young People Into Debt, Study Says
A majority of adults believe their lack of financial education as a child has caused problems in later life.
Woman Claims Hospital Charged $40 for Crying at Appointment in Viral Tweet
The charge in question was likely a brief emotional assessment that doctors can routinely carry out to screen mental health.
Medical Students Share Shocking Debt They Will Have—'Should Be Free'
The group of medical students left over 3 million viewers shocked with the amount of money they expect to have taken out by the time they graduate.
Woman Who Felt Mom Was 'Wasting' Inheritance Racks up $60K on Her Card
"Do you really expect someone to live their life differently so that you can get an inheritance to travel?" a user commented. "Wow!"
A College Degree Isn't a Necessity. Are Employers Finally Listening?
We must abandon the idea that student loan debt is a rite of passage for upward mobility. The future of our workforce depends on it.
Who May Be Excluded From President Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan
While the plan will provide relief for millions, many borrowers won't see any.
Donald Trump to Owe $10K Each Day He Remains in Contempt of New York Court
A judge on Tuesday finalized an order for Trump to pay a daily $10,000 fine until he "complies in full" with New York Attorney General Letitia James' subpoena.
Biden Targets Personal Medical Debt Bankrupting Americans
As part of the larger battle to cut health costs, President Biden wants to help Americans avoid medical debt, the leading cause of bankruptcy in the US.
Biden to Cancel Student Loans for 40,000: Here's Who Qualifies
"Student loans were never meant to be a life sentence, but it's certainly felt that way for borrowers locked out of debt relief," the Education Department said.
Education Department Announces 40,000 To Receive Immediate Loan Forgiveness
The department promised fixes to long-standing problems with programs designed to give borrowers lower payments.
Russia Put in 'Selective Default' by Credit Agency, Nation Threatens to Sue
The country attempted to pay off at least two debts in rubles instead of dollars, which led S&P to place them in selective default.
'I Was $50K in Debt, This is How I Paid It All Off'
I had so little spare money, that there were days where all I would eat was tinned tomatoes on toast.
'Financial Burden:' Mom Urged to Dump Partner Who Earns Half What She Does
The woman's story is symptomatic of a wider trend highlighted in a study which found that single women were struggling to find eligible bachelors who earned as much as they did.
Russia Warned of Debt Default, Credit Rating Slashed Amid Western Sanctions
The "C" rating by Fitch sends a signal to investors that Russia might soon be unable to pay its debts.
Woman's 'Vindictive' Wedding Gift Divides Internet—'It Did Make Me Laugh'
"It's not something I could do but I admire her moxie!" one person commented.
Beware of These Hidden Risks In Popular Buy Now, Pay Later Plans
Buy now, pay later plans offered by Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna and PayPal are soaring in popularity. But convenience and affordability may come at a high price .
China's 'Debt Bomb' Is Going off Under Xi Jinping
Confidence that China can somehow avoid an impending financial crisis is misplaced.
Biden Admin Pulls Back Attempt to Block Loan Forgiveness for Epileptic Man
Education Secretary Cardona's appeal would have potentially blocked the 35-year-old from relief and forced him to keep the debt he would be unable to pay off.
$1.7B in Student Loan Debt to Be Canceled After Navient Settlement
The $1.7 billion in student loans will be forgiven for about 66,000 people who took private loans from Navient to attend certain for-profit institutions.
Dad Rages Pre-Paid Card Fees Ate Up Son's $50 Birthday Gift—'Legal Theft'
"I paid for the Lego. I didn't tell him the card his uncle bought him was raped for almost everything. I didn't want to ruin the gift," the dad fumed.
Woman Says Brother's Fiancée Cried 'Tears of Disappointment' Over Xmas Gift
"She made a massive scene and acted super sad and told my brother my parents were acting selfishly ..." the woman claimed.
How Does Delaying Student Loan Payments for a Few Months Benefit Borrowers?
Millions of Americans with student loan debt will have until May 1, 2022, until payments resume, with no new interest accruing while the moratorium continues.
Senate Dems Set to Raise Debt Limit by $2.5T, Funding Gov't Past Midterms
Tuesday's vote comes just one day before Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the U.S. would hit its current debt limit and face a potentially catastrophic default.
Reunited Couple Says Near-Divorce Left Them $100K in Debt in Viral Video
"The silver lining is [that] paying it off taught y'all how to grow [and] have a healthy marriage," one commenter said of the couple's situation.
It's Time to Get the Federal Welfare-Warfare State Under Control
The only real disagreements between the major parties are over who can best manage the global empire abroad and the provider state at home.
Yellen Says Treasury Department Will now Reach Debt Limit by Dec. 15
Yellen told lawmakers in a letter that her newest deadline of December 15 came after the enactment of President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
Is Louis DeJoy's 10-Year Plan the Death Knell for the U.S. Postal Service?
The Post Office is responding to a record holiday retail and shipping season by slowing deliveries and raising rates. Something has to give.
Why Is National Debt a Key Issue for Joe Biden's Social Safety Net Bill?
The National Debt totals over $28 trillion, and Joe Manchin has said he does not want Biden's bill to make things worse.