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With many Americans refinancing and consolidating their debt, the past year has seen people take a positive attitude toward financial security. However, April showed Americans feeling less comfortable about their debt compared to the same time last year -- only the second time that's happened in the last seven months.

Student loan debt is a big problem for 20-somethings, but it's also a challenge for people in their 30's and 40's.

What's the last topic you would be willing to discuss with someone you just met? The most popular answer among Americans may surprise you.

Tighter restrictions and smarter consumers shake down to fewer credit card delinquencies these days, according to a new report.

Governor Chris Christie says controlling the high costs of college needs to happen so graduates coming out with large loans can have a better chance building their future.

You could soon be earning a credit score, good or bad, without owning a credit card or mortgage.

A new study finds many people under age 35 are taking on less debt than they did before the big economic downturn.

A new study shows those in their 20's and 30's are racking up credit card debt at a higher rate than older consumers.

According to third-quarter 2012 figures from the Federal Reserve, American consumers used less than 11 percent of their after-tax income on debt payments. The percentage has not been at a lower level since the early 1980s.

State Budget Solutions, a non-partisan advocate for state budget reform has released a new study revealing that state government debt amounts to $13,425 for every American and $37,486 for every private sector worker in this country.