Mangione’s rage: A murderous misunderstanding of problems in healthcare
Polls showed public sympathy for Brian Thompson's killer, Luigi Mangione, but the healthcare system's problems are ...
US credit card debt just hit a new record of $1.17 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?
It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant ...
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U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage
The Civil War left the U.S. government owing more than $2.6 billion at the end of the war in 1865. In 1860, the year before the Civil War started, the national debt was only $64.8 million.
Treasury Has Used More Than 60% of Its Debt-Cap Special Measures
The US Treasury has $133 billion of extraordinary measures left, in addition to its cash pile, to help keep paying the ...
Attack the Debt, but Don’t Forget Entitlements
A reader replies to Rep. Jodey Arrington.
My $200K Ivy League student loan debt makes it hard to focus on anything else — but it was worth it
A Columbia University graduate said attending an Ivy League opened doors, but he wouldn't suggest it for everyone.
The United States is suddenly in big trouble
Donald Trump’s second term in office is already generating controversy on topics as diverse as birthright citizenship and ...
The CFPB's New Medical Debt Rule Will Do More Harm Than Good
If healthcare entities believe that people won't pay their medical bills at the margin, they'll likely raise prices.
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a ...
South Korea has a big household debt problem. The country's unique rental system may be to blame
A particular metric that often, if not always comes up in the Bank of Korea’s monetary policy decision is a consideration of ...