The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

The national debt jumped $1 trillion in 82 days and is expected to keep climbing. How that could affect you and your financial health.

The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too.

As the federal government shutdown drags on, the U.S. national debt has reached a historic milestone — surpassing $38 ...

The government shutdown, now three weeks in, could also add a little bit to the country's growing national debt.

State and local government debt surpassed $6.1 trillion in 2023, according to an analysis by Reason Foundation.

Approximately 45 million Americans owe, cumulatively, $1.6 trillion in student loan debt to the federal government. That’s a ...

The report also dug into debt in county governments, municipalities and school districts. It found that, in total, Colorado ...

The magnitude of California’s debt will require short- and long-term solutions, along with political and popular will to ...

Federal changes tighten PSLF eligibility, but there are still options for public service workers. Here’s what borrowers need to know.