Your medical debt was about to be removed from your credit reports — until a federal judge in Texas struck down the Consumer Federal Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that would have made it happen. The ...

Unpaid medical bills can hurt your credit score, turning a health issue into a long-term financial problem. Although the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) tried to stop medical debt from ...

In the United States, medical debt is a uniquely pervasive issue, affecting an estimated 100 million citizens. With a staggering $220 billion in medical debt, it's no surprise that over half of all ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Zack Sigel is a writer and editor based in New York City. He has been managing editor at Policygenius and M1 Finance, where he led teams specialized in writing about business and finance, and he has ...