Debt cancellation can erase what you owe under certain circumstances, but it's not always as simple as it sounds.

Once the creditors have been paid, a bankruptcy judge issues a discharge, which releases you from your debts. However, not all debts can be discharged in Chapter 7—things like student loan balances, ...

Twenty years ago, our son declared bankruptcy. As the years passed, he improved his credit rating. Recently, he lost his job ...

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Student loan forgiveness for millions may soon resume due to an agreement between the Trump administration and the American ...

The Trump administration reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to approve student debt forgiveness ...

Many changes to student loans will happen on specific dates over the course of the next three years. Here’s a breakdown.

The Government is prepared to use legislation, if necessary, to force several big hospitals, which are State funded but run ...

Millions of borrowers may miss out on relief as Trump's student loan forgiveness deal exposes a hidden loophole in the ...

Well, that was quick -- 71 days to be exact. That’s how long it took for the federal government to add another trillion ...

Trump's administration begins forgiving student loans for millions under IBR plans, but delays and tax issues could affect ...

While bad debt and charity care expenses at Samaritan Hospital were lower than anticipated in September, they’re higher than ...