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"I was $49,000 in debt, I lived on $18 a week to turn my life around"
I ran away from all of my debt, thinking that nobody would find me.
Republicans Are Defunding the U.S., Not China
Meeting debt obligations to China while making American farmers sweat does not sound like a political win.
Fox News host confronts GOP senator on lack of Republican budget proposal
"We've got to get to what the GOP counter is," Fox News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream said, pressing Senator John Kennedy during an interview.
Fox News host confronts Mike Pompeo on Trump admin $6T debt criticism
"It's going to take a true conservative leader," Pompeo said about his hopes for lowering the U.S. deficit and growing the economy.
How much will student loan cancellation cost Americans?
A Newsweek analysis found that Biden's student debt relief plan would cost individual taxpayers a couple of thousand dollars over a 30-year period.
Biden's student loan forgiveness faces Supreme Court blow
More than 25 million borrowers have already applied for the debt forgiveness, which is being stalled by two lawsuits that will come before the Court on Tuesday.
Man only paying off grandson's college debt but not stepson's kids backed
"This whole situation is infused with blame, from both sides," author and high performance coach Denis Liam Murphy told Newsweek.
Biden earns bipartisan SOTU applause for Medicare and Social Security
"So folks, as we all apparently agree, Social Security and Medicare are off the books now," the president said during his speech.
The Debt Ceiling: How bad might things get, and will Congress raise it?
Louise Sheiner of the Brookings Institution told Newsweek she could "easily see a recession" if the U.S. defaults on its debt.
Dad discovering what 7-year-old son is saving for warms hearts: "I cried"
Reddit users praised the father-of-one for teaching his young son the value of saving from a young age.
GOP's desired spending cuts remain a mystery after McCarthy's address
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy delivered remarks to the nation Monday evening in a prelude to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Tuesday.
Applause as woman refuses to clear mom's debt due to childhood 'favoritism'
"You didn't ask to be born and you didn't deserve to be her scapegoat," commented one Reddit user.
Interest on the Debt and a Responsible Debt Ceiling
With the debt ceiling reached, it is clear we must increase in the amount of money the United States government can borrow.
In Debt Limit Fight, Republicans Shouldn't Rerun Same Spending Playbook
America cannot be saved unless the grip of woke and weaponized government is broken.
Republicans Are Holding the U.S. Hostage and Biden Is to Blame
It's only been a little over two weeks since the GOP took official control of the House of Representatives by electing Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaker on the 15th ballot. Yet somehow the United States has already plunged itself into a crisis over the so-called "debt ceiling"—the statutory limit on how much the U.S. government can borrow to pay its obligations, which was technically breached Thursday.
Fact Check: Under Donald Trump, did U.S. accrue 25% of national debt?
The federal debt rose trillions during the Republican's time four years in office, albeit amid major borrowings as a result of the pandemic.
What happens when U.S. reaches debt limit as ceiling inches closer
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned House Speaker Kevin McCarthy that the U.S. government is projected to reach its debt limit on January 19.
Mom of 5 refusing to buy husband a car despite having the money cheered
"It's important to know there are many different types of abuse," including financial abuse, a family law attorney told Newsweek.
"I was lying on the bathroom floor, in the fetal position, $2m in debt"
Everything we had built crumbled so quickly that I didn't know how to tell people.
America's credit card debt spiraling toward $1 trillion problem
Bank card balances were at around $866 billion in 2022's third quarter, with signs indicating the figure could rise to $1 trillion in the coming year.
Donald Trump calls on Mitch McConnell to be impeached
Former President Donald Trump recently suggested that Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell should face impeachment.
Having credit card debt just got more expensive for Americans
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points, and its Open Market Committee indicated markets should expect further rate increases.
Student loan debt relief checks could be mailed in "two weeks," Biden says
Americans who applied for student loan debt forgiveness may be receiving checks soon, according to the White House.
Woman warned not to marry partner who lied about $56k debts: 'Red flag'
The woman said it was concerning that her partner had not been honest about his precarious financial situation.
The most common credit score myths debunked
While having a strong credit score is important, the subject of credit scores can be an overwhelming, confusing and stressful thought for many Americans.
How easy is filing your student loan forgiveness application?
Applications are still open for the student loan forgiveness program despite legal challenges leading a court of appeals to temporarily freeze the initiative.
Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Updates: 22 million signed up for relief
Biden said over 20 million people have applied for his Student Debt Relief Plan since it launched Monday.
How to manage your finances when you're living paycheck to paycheck
A majority of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, but there are steps you can take to gain control of your finances
In-laws expecting 9-months-pregnant woman to host a party slammed
Mumsnet commenters were outraged that the woman was expected to welcome 30 guests so close to her due date.
Our Adult Daughter Won't Leave Home—What Should I Do?
"We have tried helping her with a budget, tracking expenses, etc. But, nothing seems to work for long."