But exactly how big is the country's debt? The national debt is the total amount of outstanding borrowing by the U.S. federal government accumulated over the nation’s history.

A proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase could make it hard for Republicans to maintain their fiscal hawk credibility.

If you're drowning in debt and can't see a way out, debt settlement might be a lifeline, but it's not risk-free.

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt.

$30.9 trillion Total debt when the Inflation Reduction Act is passed Biden successfully pushed Congress to spend more on veterans’ health, physical infrastructure and government agencies.

Consumer debt is rising fast. Is that necessarily a bad thing? Credit card and other debt rose fast in April, but low unemployment means most Americans are still spending.

Trump, once self-proclaimed "king of debt" who promised to eliminate national debt, now faces criticism from Elon Musk over a GOP spending package adding $3 trillion to the national debt.

African countries can move from being price takers to price negotiators. They should be able to reduce debt costs, freeing up resources for development.

Trump and Republicans’ bill would add $3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

President Trump on Wednesday doubled down on calls to scrap the nation’s debt ceiling, pressing for bipartisan action to abolish it and finding common group with Elizabeth Warren.

When comparing the cost of bankruptcy vs. debt relief, you'll look at three components: amount of debt you repay, cost of professional services and tax on forgiven debt.

Advantages & Disadvantages to the Shareholder From an LBO. Leveraged buyouts, or LBOs, are a type of corporate takeover in which a nonoperating private equity company acquires a public company ...