The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down in 2026 despite the growing ...

In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Their stories may even inspire you to pay off your ...

Recognizing and acknowledging these signs as the wins they are can give you encouragement and motivation to stay the course, ...

U.S. budget deficits are set to remain high in the coming decade, the Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday, as a surge in tariff revenue only partly offsets lost revenue from last year's tax ...

The scam in debt settlement isn’t whether creditors settle — they do. The scam is the predatory marketing that obscures the real risks from vulnerable consumers under financial stress.” — Steve Rhode ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sammy and Zach Wedemeyer. It has been edited for length and clarity. We knew we were in debt. When we ran the numbers around New Year's, we ...