The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the credit bureau, one of three major credit reporting agencies, of “lying to consumers.”

Insurance plans with high deductibles may seem unappealing, but the savings accounts that often come with them offer significant tax benefits.

After years of criticism about financial aid letters that are confusing and sometimes misleading, about 400 schools have agreed to bring “clarity” to their communication.

Millions of Americans owe money to doctors and hospitals, and that debt can affect their ability to get loans or even a job.

Everything is going up — buying, financing, insurance and maintenance. The average annual cost of ownership, by one estimate, is $12,000.

Consumers have a right to dispute mistakes on their credit reports. But if they’ve made late payments, that can’t be erased, consumer experts say.

Federal law generally protects retirement savings when a company files for bankruptcy. But that’s not always the case.

For about the next decade, homeowners can take advantage of the U.S. tax code to save on installation and reduce their electric bills.

Debt rose to more than $1 trillion in the second quarter, a report found — a sign of financial strain for some, even before student…

In addition to the new form, the federal government will expand eligibility for federal aid in the biggest overhaul in decades.