Paying down debt is important, but there are times when putting extra money toward it could work against you.

A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free expired in 2025. A new report shows the higher tax bills borrowers are facing.

I took out student loans, believing public-service work would eventually make the debt manageable. Years of low wages, health issues, and unstable repayment policies left me in debt. Changes to the ...

Trump officials reported that 553,966 borrowers' requests for an income-driven repayment plan were still pending as of the end of March. Another 89,720 borrowers remain in line for Public Service Loan ...

The deadline for the first batch of student-loan borrowers to transition off SAVE is September 29. Borrowers are being notified in waves of their 90-day timeframe to pick a new plan. If they do not ...

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. According to a new study by the Century Foundation, ...

Credit card debt: Can banks ask families to repay it after a cardholder dies? What if there’s no will? Read out to find out.

Learning how to avoid debt starts with spending within your income, saving consistently and planning for both expected ...