OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway is buying Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division for $9.7 billion in what may be the last big acquisition involving the consummate dealmaker, Warren Buffett.

Americans of all ages carry credit card debt, but some generations shoulder heavier balances than others. See how much people owe, from Gen Z to the Silent Generation.

Utah dad D.J. Bracken tried to battle $2.8 million in school lunch debt statewide. Now that the debt is even steeper, he has ...

When that first medical bill comes after a loved one dies, many families fear they will have to foot the bill. The good news is that’s typically not the case due to probate. During the probate process ...

While college completion rates have been trending upward for decades, a degree remains out of reach for a lot of Americans, many of whom have bought the story that they wouldn’t want to go anyway. The ...

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Tread carefully with savings. While it can be tempting to drain savings accounts to pay off debt, balance is key. For example, aim to always have at least one month of "cushion," then direct leftover ...

I'm referring to the program's trust fund, which is projected to be depleted in 2033. That would likely trigger sharp cuts to the benefits of tens of millions of recipients, many of whom are heavily - ...

By avoiding these missteps when tackling debt, you could save yourself a lot in terms of stress, time and money.