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U.S. National Debt Reaches Highest Ever, 2 Months Into Biden Presidency
As of March, the national debt reached an all-time high of $28 trillion, and experts are predicting that amount to increase by the end of 2021.
Federal Government Pausing Over 1M Privately Held Defaulted Student Loans
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Tuesday announced an expansion of the federal effort to provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Pat Toomey Blocks Bill Protecting Stimulus Money from Debt Collectors
"My colleagues want to come here and block a valid legal claim from being honored," Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) protested while blocking a Democratic proposal to prevent debt collectors from seizing the $1,400 stimulus payments included in President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Struggling Americans Use $1,400 Stimulus Checks for Bills, Taxes and Debt
One poll says that roughly 52 percent of Americans who receive stimulus checks will use mostly use it to pay off debt.
Your Stimulus Check Could Be Seized If You Owe These Debts
The IRS could potentially use stimulus funds claimed through Recovery Rebate Credit to cover any tax debt owed.
Why Progressives Need to Worry About High Public Debt
The decline in Americans' trust in government is roughly correlated with the rise in public debt over the same time frame.
Global Government Debt Expected to Surpass $92 Trillion by End of 2021
Global government debt increased by an estimated $24 trillion last year, according to the Institute of International Finance.
72-Year-Old Man Has Vaccine Appointment Cancelled Over $244 Medical Debt
"I never expected to have to pay up and be square before I could get the vaccine," Michael Rogan told KUSA on Thursday.
Government Debt Now: The More, the Better
Our elected officials in Washington, D.C. must help struggling families who need assistance.
The U.S. Is Already Facing a Debt Crisis
The U.S. is overdosing on debt, and Congress has no plan other than to keep borrowing.
Fact Check: Can Joe Biden Eliminate All Healthcare Debt By Executive Order?
As President Biden continues to sign executive orders, some wonder if he could solve the issue of medical debt with a stroke of his pen.
Trump, RNC Raised $86M Amid Election Challenge, Paid Capitol Protest Firm
Friday filings with the Federal Election Commission shed some light on how the money was spent, with more disclosures expected Sunday.
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Unsecured Debt vs. Secured Debt: How are They Different?
There are two kinds of debt: Secured Debt and Unsecured Debt. Finding the right kind and prioritizing them based on what's at stake is a smart choice you have to make at some point in time.
'My Family Wrote off $650,000 of Cancer Patients' Debt'
To me, the highest honor comes when somebody puts his or her life in your hands. To be a physician or a nurse is, to me, something bigger than a transaction.
Church Pays Off $5 Million of Iowans' Medical Debt for Christmas
"Our goal as a congregation is to give people a good start on 2021," said Reverend Minna Bothwell of the Capitol Hill Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Iowa.
Without Stimulus, Low-Income Americans Use Credit Cards, Wealthy Pay Debts
An inability to pay their credit card bills could negatively affect people's credit scores, making it more difficult for them to acquire future housing and education.
The World Is $277 Trillion in Debt So Why Aren't Economists More Worried?
Economists are keeping calm, carrying on and using war analogies to assure the public that everything will be ok.
Student Debt 'Your Own Fault': Conservatives Blast Biden Forgiveness Plans
"We need to stop pretending that student loan debt is actually a 'crisis,'" a libertarian think tank fellow wrote in response to Democratic proposals.
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Is Idiotic and Immoral
American higher education needs a wrecking ball—not a bailout.
Do People Who Don't Have Student Debt Care About Student Loan Forgiveness?
Many people debated whether Americans would be in favor of cancelling student debt, especially if they'd already paid off loans or didn't go to college.
'The Squad' Ramps up Pressure on Biden to Cancel Student Loan Debt
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley say their legislation would provide much-needed debt relief for 45 million workers and families
Deutsche Bank Discussed Selling Trump's Loans, Feared No Buyers: Report
Senior bank officials at Deutsche told Reuters the lender was tired of negative publicity around its relationship with the president.
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This Low-Rate Personal Loan Provider is Disrupting the Industry
Low-rate personal loans for those with high credit scores.
Why Government Debt Doesn't Matter Right Now
U.S. government debt for 2020 alone totaled about $27 trillion by the end of the fiscal year, with a $3.13 trillion budget deficit.
Tucson Mayor Warns Trump to Follow COVID Guidelines Ahead of Rally
Mayor Regina Romero called on Trump to "lead by example" and follow ordinances requiring people to wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Most Americans Put Stimulus Checks in Savings or Used Funds to Pay Debt
A majority of Americans who received stimulus payments and unemployment benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic put their money into savings or used it to pay down debt, according to a pair of new surveys.
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This Groundbreaking Finance App Is Changing the Way Millennials Spend and Save Money
The new Simplifi by Quicken is changing the financial game for millennials by helping them stay on budget and optimize their savings.
Biden Is Trying to Bribe Voters With Student Loan Forgiveness
Promising tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars to young people is nothing short of bribery.
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Set a solid foundation for your family's financial future with these three steps, from college fund to life insurance.
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Americans Paid Back $82 Billion in Credit Card Debt Over the Summer
The citizens have paid back a record amount in credit card debt over the last few months. Learn how they are dealing with no stimulus checks, and using tech and assistance programs from card issuers to stay afloat.