Aug 3rd, 2008 · It's common to turn on the news and hear reports on the sputtering economy, rising fuel prices and people struggling to make ends meet. Those seeking a break from bad news might well turn on the country-music station — and hear the same story all over again in Brenn Hill's "Debt."
Jul 23rd, 2008 · There's a chance Sen. Barack Obama would still be on the road to being the Democratic presidential nominee if it weren't for the acceptance of black athletes and coaches in American sports. But Frank Deford thinks it's a slim chance.
Jul 20th, 2008 · Even though Jamie Drzewicki had health insurance, her bills piled up to $62,000 after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is among the 28 percent of Floridians polled who say they're having trouble paying their medical bills.
Jul 17th, 2008 · Credit card lending could be the next domino to fall from the mortgage crisis, some analysts say. We explore what's driving credit card lending out of control and see how much debt Santa Monica residents carry around in their back pockets.
Jul 15th, 2008 · Rude mortgage companies, students buying houses, babies on the way: What should the savvy consumer do at life's crossroads? Personal finance contributor Michelle Singletary discusses how to resolve the reverse mortgage of someone who has died, whether to buy a home while living off student loans and how to prioritize debt.
Jul 11th, 2008 · E.J. Dionne, of the Brookings Institution and the Washington Post, and Matt Continetti, associate editor at the Weekly Standard and author of The K Street Gang" discuss campaign surrogates, economic news, and Hillary Clinton's debt.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · The sluggish economy is forcing more people to default on their debts. Consequently, the debt collection business is booming. One Chicago judge is trying to reach settlements that are good for both sides.
Jul 2nd, 2008 · Harvard Law professor returns to Fresh Air to talk about how credit-card debt is becoming more costly due to increased fees and interest rates. Warren is a bankruptcy expert and an outspoken critic of abusive lending practices.