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Having trouble with debt? You’re not alone. Many Americans struggle with bills, especially with rising costs. In fact, Americans owe almost $18 trillion! This makes paying…

Dear Penny, My 81-year-old mom fell victim to a debt collector for a decades-old debt. They even told her she had to go to court over…

The North Carolina House of Representatives this week passed a measure that would allow credit unions to expand into markets underserved by banks.Adobe Stock Credit unions…

Business credit cards Corporate credit cards Who’s liable? The business owner usually signs a personal guarantee, making themself liable for all debt (including any debt charged…

Credit cards can be powerful financial tools. However, mismanaging them often results in finance charges that increase the total cost of borrowing. Such charges include the…

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Americans are paying far more in overdraft-related fees than previously known, with credit unions collecting almost all of the uncounted revenue, according to a new study.U.S.…

Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood on Monday said his agency would explore potential ways banks can use financial technology, instead of traditional…

Photographer: Samuel Corum/BloombergSamuel Corum/Bloomberg The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is in discussions with bank trade groups to settle a lawsuit challenging the bureau’s $8…

Dear Penny, I have $20,000 in credit card debt. I recently got an offer from a card for a personal loan. Should I take it, and…