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After nearly three decades as a bankruptcy judge, Sarah Sharer Curley writes about the legal process in her new book, "The Price of Forgiveness."

New research finds debt payments rose far faster than estimated real household income, absorbing about half of a one-earner household's gains.

Younger Americans face higher inflation and housing costs than baby boomers, widening the affordability divide ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

In 2025 and into 2026 investors were told to avoid S&P 500 tech stock risk by moving to equal-weight. That failed. Now the AI trade is reeling. So what's next?

USPS postmark dates may differ from mailing dates, affecting Oct. 15 tax filings and mail ballots with state-specific deadlines.

Rising college costs, growing student debt, changing repayment rules and a tougher job market are challenging the idea that student loans are "good debt."

A generation ago, it was more common to put yourself through school. For reasons including rising education costs, It's a feat that's now far less manageable.

Humans have debated the merits and morality of debt throughout history.

Mortgages and student loans are often called "good debt." Experts say that label can hide the real question: Can you actually afford the risk?

The consumer price index rose by 3.7% in September, on the back of higher gasoline and energy prices largely due to the Iran war.