With the average American carrying nearly $8,000 in credit card debt and card rates hovering near historic highs, debt-related stress has become a daily reality for millions of households. In today's ...

Debt consolidation can be a strategic financial move, but its effectiveness depends on individual circumstances and choices. Recent insights highlight the use of home equity loans for this purpose.

Debt Management vs. Debt Consolidation: Which is Better? Are you feeling overwhelmed by debt and looking for ways to regain control? Debt management and debt consolidation are two widely used ...

When tax debt starts piling up, it can cause significant issues with your finances, especially as the penalties and fees start to accrue. Despite the high cost of delinquent tax debt, millions of ...

There are several ways to deal with overwhelming debt, and the right one for you depends on the severity of the problem and the resources you have. If you’re exploring debt management vs. debt ...

Household debt just hit a new all-time high. Here's how to slash your high-rate card balances before they spiral.

Life doesn't always go according to plan, and that applies to finances too. For many Americans, unexpected medical bills or simply the accumulated weight of high-interest debt can create financial ...

This story was originally published on March 13, 2025 and has been updated. You're shopping online. You're about to make a purchase. Then you see an option you've ...

The U.S. government’s gross national debt – the total amount of money owed its creditors and other financial obligations – hit a record high of more than $38 trillion on Oct. 22, the Treasury ...

The report also shows Americans’ student loan debt hit a new record, at $1.65 trillion. A lot more borrowers are missing ...