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 ...

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 ...

To pay off debt, you need to know how much you owe, how much you’re spending and where you can cut costs. The debt avalanche and snowball methods are popular debt repayment strategies. A debt ...

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 ...

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, ...

Many people struggle with debt. And thanks to high interest rates, rising costs of living, and other challenging financial conditions, that debt can be particularly hard to get out of these days.

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Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

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 ...

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 ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — It's very easy to get in over your head with finances. You get a loan or open a credit card and next thing you know, if you’re not vigilant on payments, collectors are calling.