The move will likely reduce U.S. borrowing costs for short-term Treasury bills, but annual interest expense won’t shrink much.

The national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As economics Paul ...

If you’re drowning in debt, you might consider credit counseling. Credit counselors can help you make a plan to tackle your debt and educate you on managing your money. The U.S. Department of Justice ...

The wise minds at Moody’s Investors Service finally acknowledged last month what the other two main credit rating agencies did years ago: America has a debt problem. Now it’s time for America to ...

With the economy slowing, now is the time to quickly reduce excessive household debt. Household debt has surged during the good times to record levels, while the nation's savings rate fell to record ...

America’s love affair with new cars is colliding with a financial nightmare.According to a new report from the Consumer ...

Debt settlement and bankruptcy are drastic solutions for serious financial problems. Most consumers who qualify for Chapter 7 are better off choosing bankruptcy. Debt settlement can be a better option ...

Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.

Zambia's debt restructuring remains snagged on its thorny negotiations with the African Export-Import Bank and won't be ...

Small businesses face unique tax debt challenges. Learn about IRS relief options like installment plans, OIC, CNC status, and penalty abatement.

The former head of emerging-market debt at asset manager BlackRock and grandson of one of Bolivia's most famous presidents is offering to help the winner of next month's presidential election fix the ...

The wise minds at Moody’s Investors Service finally acknowledged last week what the other two main credit rating agencies did years ago: America has a debt problem. Now it’s time for America to ...