Consumer debt is up, particularly among young adults. Is this a good sign?

Economic historian John Steele Gordon describes the only time in American history that a president erased the federal debt.

This time of year, some lenders send out offers to let you "skip a payment."

There’s a better than average chance that the government could shut down again in a few months if Congress can’t come to an agreement. That uncertainty is a problem for everyone from contractors to the entire US economy.

On Friday, Ireland is voting to abolish one of the houses of the country's parliament. Supporters say the move is a cost-cutting measure as well.

Japan is hiking its national sales tax, from 5 percent all the way to 8 percent.

A survey issued by Credit Karma, a personal finance company, found that 72 percent of Americans would rather keep their current debt than gain 25 pounds and be completely debt free.