When a credit card company agrees to accept less than the full amount you owe — say, $20,000 on a $30,000 balance — it’s ...

Elevated interest rates and high living costs continue to strain retiree budgets as we head into 2026. A recent AARP study ...

Nearly 175 million Americans carried credit card debt into the holiday season, according to TransUnion data. With balances ...

Consolidating credit card debt with a personal loan means taking out a new personal loan, using the loan proceeds to pay off credit card balances and then paying off the new loan. Consolidating ...

Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

If you're considering credit card debt forgiveness, steer clear of these slip-ups in the new year, experts say.

Credit card debt is expensive and potentially bad for your credit score. The most cost-effective method for paying it off is typically the debt avalanche strategy.

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up, and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. But there ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Credit card debt is reaching new highs in America, and for many, it’s not just a financial issue, but a threat to their health, relationships and future. According to the Federal ...

These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

The Federal Reserve made headlines again this week when it decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% during its July meeting. The decision to hold rates steady ...