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U.S. household debt levels were mostly unchanged in the first three months of this year, held back by tight mortgage credit standards and consumer reluctance to borrow heavily.

The state's latest debt report shows New Jersey's obligations increased in the last fiscal year by $381 million, or about 1 percent, the smallest increase of Gov. Chris Christie's administration.

Nearly one in five Americans who carry debt do not believe they will ever pay it off according to a new report by CreditCards.com. That is double the 9 percent who said the same thing when asked in May 2013.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute.

Dreams of financial independence often center on fantasies about sudden wealth.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court on Monday handed Argentina a double defeat in its long-running fight with holders of its defaulted bonds, despite the South American country's pleas that its economy could be threatened if it has to pay off the old debt.

A new report shows Americans are on track to increase credit card debt substantially this year.

Christopher Eisgruber, President of Princeton University, claims that if you're in an overwhelming amount of debt due to student loans, it's your own fault.

Financial issues appear to strike a more sensitive nerve than any other personal topic, according to a recent survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.

If you are carrying debt of any kind, this may be the time to pay it off.