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 is a good idea if it helps you meet your financial goals, but not if you use it to free up revolving credit or refuse to change how you spend and manage your money.

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

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 ...

Consolidate credit card and other high-interest debt.

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 ...

The national debt jumped $1 trillion in 82 days and is expected to keep climbing. How that could affect you and your financial health.

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.

New research has revealed how long it takes people with multiple debts to pay them off, with many taking more than three ...