Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Credit card debt reached a record $1.28 trillion in late 2025. Rising balances are creating new challenges for those seeking a first home.

Consumer problems can escalate fast… and many people do not know they have rights. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains what “legal wellness” means and where to turn if you think you were ...

When margin debt surges 45% while consumer sentiment plummets to near-record lows, history says a crash follows. Thursday, it started. Nvidia beat earnings by billions, but the market didn’t care, ...

Collectively, Americans owe $1.23 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. However, despite the overall uptick, there is a growing divide ...

DAYTON — Complaints about aggressive debt collectors are on the rise as more people find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. Sam Brashears, a single mom working as an appointment scheduler, has ...

Black Americans have been systematically excluded from wealth accumulation through policies and practices that increase debt burdens and limit asset building, leading to chronic financial ...

For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...

Rhode, who has been helping people with debt since 1994, built the tools to counter an industry practice he has observed for decades: most “free” online debt tools are lead generators that collect ...

Credit card debt isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, the latest household debt report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that credit card balances rose by $44 billion in the fourth ...