He owes his credit-card companies approximately $25,000, but after discussing his situation with the credit-card companies, they are willing to accept a lower amount ($15,000) to discharge the debts.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A program called Driven to Success is helping people with low to moderate incomes buy a car, which is often essential in getting and keeping a job. Karen Delgado is a walking success ...

On October 14, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation issued guidance advising collection agencies and consumer reporting agencies to review ...

The Trump administration took another step Tuesday to weaken protections for Americans with medical debt, issuing new guidance that threatens ongoing state efforts to keep that debt off consumers’ ...

This week, Delaware became the 15th state to outlaw the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports. However, a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule could change that.

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Today, Capital One, the Capital One Foundation, and Lever for Change announced the launch of Scaling Pathways to ...

A federal rule restricting the debt’s inclusion has been canceled. Now, the consumer bureau is trying to overturn state ...

Community Conversation on Credit Equity hosted by Maryland Bankers Association and Coppin State University to improve financial literacy and opportunities.

For decades, banks controlled consumer credit. They decided who got approved, at what rate, and on what terms. But in 2025, banks are no longer the first option. Private credit, once a fringe asset ...

Bankruptcy inquiries rose 17 percent in the third quarter, a study shows, underscoring the financial strain many Americans ...

The Secret Service found multiple skimming devices in Baltimore while Maryland remains months away from issuing ...