One big problem with credit cards is if you keep using them for purchases, you may never pay off your debt. Personal loans, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally ...

Debt levels in the U.S. are climbing higher than ever, and the strain is being felt across millions of households. Borrowers are carrying larger balances overall in terms of their debt loads, and ...

It's that time of year when credit-card balances start climbing. Here are some tips for managing and paying off your debt in ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, ...

The holidays may be over but your budget could still be carrying the weight of all that spending. In fact, according to a ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. According to a review of in-house data by Experian in 2025, the average American holds over $105,000 in debt. From car loans to ...

Consumer debt is reaching new heights — it increased by 18.3 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2025 — and even though the Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates slightly, it’s become more ...

Several different strategies can help you get out of credit card debt — from payoff plans like the avalanche and snowball methods to consolidation products like balance transfer credit cards and ...

Americans were expected to spend $1,100 on average on gifts this year, according to NerdWallet. That's about $200 more than ...

Paying Off Debt McClary says that if you’re able to zero in on paying down debt, “the golden rule” dictates that you first pay attention to high-cost debt without any collateral, such as high-interest ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...