Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt is a widespread problem in the United States, with ...

Being in debt can be both financially and emotionally draining. Especially when faced with high-interest debt, like many types of credit card debt, you can face a spiraling situation, where interest ...

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, ...

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 ...

Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...