If you’re wondering how to get out of debt, you’re not alone — according to data from Experian, the average American is $105,000 in debt. Whether your debt is from student loans, credit cards, ...

Consolidate credit card and other high-interest debt.

Key takeaways Using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt could be a smart move if you can secure a lower rate or are juggling multiple credit card payments Paying off credit card debt with a ...

For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...

Getting rid of debt is a goal many Americans have. Not only does eliminating debt improve your financial health, but it is also likely to have a positive impact on your mental health. Assessing your ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re marking it with special reports, including how debt can take a serious toll on your mental health, and what you can do to manage both. More Americans ...

You may have options if a debt settlement no longer feels right, but the timing, paperwork and payments matter.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - More than half of credit card holders are carrying revolving debt, according to a new study. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study found 56% of cardholders are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. On the surface, making minimum payments might seem like you ...

You can build real financial freedom, no matter where you're starting. Most people can relate to the paycheck-to-paycheck life. Every week barely scraping by, hoping that nothing big happens that will ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Americans owe more than one trillion dollars of credit card debt. Memphis is home to the highest rate of severe credit card delinquency among young adults, according to Federal ...