(NerdWallet) – When you’re having trouble paying a credit card bill due to circumstances beyond your control, some credit card issuers may be willing to work with you through a hardship plan. Once a ...

Despite recent efforts toward medical debt reform, many Americans still deal with piles of medical bills. A 2024 analysis from Peterson-KFF shows that about 20 million adults — nearly one in 12 — have ...

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

After an initial evaluation, a counselor will advise you on the best course of action to tackle your debt, whether you need general personal finance advice, bankruptcy counseling or something else.

With the current economic tumult, many people are struggling to keep their pocketbooks in order. Financial stress can have a significant impact on your mental and physical health, relationships and ...

Getting out of debt can be a difficult process. While debt consolidation can help those wanting to pay off credit card debt or other types of debt, sometimes you need professional help. Two popular ...

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Debt—most people have it, and nobody wants it. But it doesn't have to be a skeleton in your closet: You can haul it out and deal with it. You can even learn to use it to your advantage. As a Johns ...

CHARLOTTE — Some families owe more money now than even from a few months ago. According to recent Federal Reserve numbers, this year household debt went up $16 billion from the first quarter to the ...

Talking about money with family is never easy — especially when it involves debt. Imagine this scenario: Jamie learned his 72-year-old mother had racked up $150,000 in credit card debt. The revelation ...

Mike Cetera is the editor in chief for Forbes Marketplace U.S. Mike has written and edited articles about mortgages, savings accounts, CD rates and credit cards for more than a decade. Prior to ...