Here’s the kicker about credit card debt — as soon as it starts rolling down the hill, it gains momentum and size, thanks to interest. Unfortunately, it’s a slippery slope that many credit cardholders ...

If you haven’t had much luck resolving your debts alone, you may be considering a more advanced level of debt relief. Whether it’s debt settlement, debt consolidation or bankruptcy, it’s important to ...

(The Center Square) — More than half of U.S. households say they’re struggling with debt, according to a new WalletHub survey. Total household debt increased to $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of ...

But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans. By Ann Carrns The share of Americans with ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to remove incorrect information submitted by a university. (NEXSTAR) — The average federal student loan borrower in the U.S. owes nearly $35,900, the most ...

Americans have a love-hate relationship with their credit cards. Though many people try their best to pay their cards off in full, a large percentage of American credit cardholders are carrying a ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...