Can you settle credit card debt before it goes to collections?

Worried about your card account going to collections? You may have more control over that debt than you think.

Should you pay off medical debts with a credit card?

Paying off medical debts with a credit card could cost you more in the long run. CNBC Select spoke with experts about smart ...

What types of debt payments can you negotiate?

Keeping up with monthly debt payments has become increasingly difficult for borrowers recently, particularly over the last few years. Between persistent (and now rising) inflation, elevated borrowing ...
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Official: The United States Government will block the passport of all people who have this debt with the IRS

The measure applies to people with a tax debt considered "seriously delinquent." The State Department can deny issuance, renewal, and even revoke the passport.

The IRS Just Updated Its Collection Process Guide for 2026 – Clear Start Tax Highlights What Taxpayers Should Know Before the Notices Start

The agency's revised collection process publication outlines the steps the IRS takes when a taxpayer falls behind - ...

How government fines of over $1M are increasingly targeting immigrants

The Marshall Project reports on how the government is issuing over $36 billion in fines to immigrants, pushing for self-deportation while facing legal challenges.

Mass. moves to give families relief from ‘albatross’ of medical debt

Bay Staters saddled with medical debt could be insulated from wrecked credit scores under pending regulations Gov. Maura ...