Debt collectors have limits, but ignoring them isn't a solid strategy. Here's what happens when debt goes unpaid.

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For Selena Cooper, the government shutdown wasn’t just a disruption. It sent her backwards on a credit card debt payoff ...

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When it comes to avoiding scams, most of us would rather be safe than sorry. You might not be able to prove that an ...

Learn how to increase your BNPL limit with bad credit by making on-time payments, using your debit card, and building trust with one provider.

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President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his call to use tariff revenues to fund direct payments to U.S. households, ...

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A 16-year-old has been charged with shooting and killing two other teens in Pennsylvania earlier this year. Jamon Brookins of Wilmerding in Allegheny County faces two counts of homicide and one count ...

Being saddled with debt can be stressful, especially if you're balancing that struggle with saving for long-term goals like growing your family or retirement. But if you do have debt, you're certainly ...

A Cleveland County Sheriff's Office deputy was charged with simple assault for an incident that occurred while he was off-duty Oct. 18, according to Shelby Police. According to the police report, the ...