A new report shows consumer debt cases have surgedin Massachusetts. Legislation to reduce the interest rate companies can charge when they win have so far failed.

Wage garnishment rules are strict, but knowing the limits and your rights can help protect your paycheck.

Instead, the calls kept coming, day after day, each one a reminder that something had gone sideways with his plan to get ahead of his credit card balances. Like many Americans trying to take control ...

The federal government has been making a promise to millions of student loan borrowers for years: Stay on your repayment plan long enough, and your remaining balance will eventually disappear. For ...

Old debt won't just disappear, but can creditors freeze your bank account after the statute of limitations expires?

A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments this week on the Education Department’s request to delay student loan relief ...

Most student loan borrowers can answer student loan questions themselves with free resources. However, in some cases with more complicated legal and financial situations, paid help may be necessary.

The U.S. Treasury will now collect defaulted federal student loans, a move critics say could confuse borrowers.

If you’re having trouble keeping up with student loan payments, you may have a little more breathing room to find a repayment ...

President Trump signed an executive order for changes to the PSLF program in March 2025. They impact who qualifies for forgiveness and go into effect July 1, 2026.