Managing debt can feel like an uphill battle. From credit card balances to medical bills, many consumers find themselves ...

The IRS can use aggressive tactics to collect your tax debt, but you may be able to negotiate a settlement instead.

The good news is that there may be ways to do that. What many people don't realize is that the tax code includes various ...

How Does Debt Settlement Work? What is debt settlement? Debt settlement, also known as debt relief, debt negotiation, debt adjustment and debt resolution, is a process through which consumers ...

The Better Business Bureau offers these tips for avoiding debt relief scams: * Don’t pay in advance. It’s illegal for debt relief and credit repair companies to collect payment before their services ...

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have yet to begin formal negotiations even as ... [+] the deadline to raise or suspend the federal debt limit is fast approaching. After months ...

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This week, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he'd be willing to negotiate with Democrats to raise the debt ceiling, something President Donald Trump has said he wants to get rid of entirely.