Get to know the research on debt collection lawsuits, racial disparities in judgments, and a big slice of consumer debt: ...

She made a point in May to remind colleges of their role in ensuring borrowers repay their loans. As recently as Jan. 7, the ...

A borrower is in default after an extended period without making payments and failing to restore the loan to good standing.

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Debt can sneak up on borrowers much faster than they may expect. What starts as a manageable balance can quickly grow when life throws curveballs. All it takes is an unexpected expense, a job change ...

Borrowers who were worried that their wages could be garnished to collect student loan debt are now facing a temporary ...

Student-debt collections are being halted again, as they have for over half a decade now.

Today, the White House announced an indefinite pause of the collection of defaulted federal student loan debt, including through the Treasury Offset Program, which applies any tax refunds towar ...

If you’re struggling with crushing credit card debt and mounting overdue bills, debt settlement could be a lifeline, helping you clear your balances for less than you owe. When you successfully settle ...

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A bipartisan group of state legislators have re-introduced a proposal to create a medical debt relief program that could erase hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid medical bills. But if a similar ...