Medical debt can deal a crushing blow to the finances of Hoosiers struggling to keep up with payments while also meeting their basic living and housing needs. Indiana lawmakers are hearing testimony ...

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — If mounting credit card bills have you feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many families are stuck in the cycle of rising balances and minimum payments, but there is a way out ...

A new law signed by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun tightens rules around debt issuance for local governments and school districts. A new Indiana law promising property tax relief will make it harder for ...

Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute Director Erin Macey, right, testified before a legislative study committee on the issue of medical debt on Aug. 18, 2025. Indiana ranks 11th highest in the ...

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A bipartisan bill at the Indiana Statehouse would take steps to try and deal with Indiana's medical debt problem. According ...

An example of good debt is a student loan used to pay for education that increases your earning potential or a mortgage for a ...

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

ATLANTA — For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...