For many families, credit card debt is a major source of stress, but some may qualify for debt consolidation to help manage ...

Consumer Reports is breaking down how debt consolidation works, how it's helping families and what to know before signing up.

My daughter is filing for divorce from her husband, who has bipolar I disorder. He stopped taking his lithium last June and has had two major four-month-long manic episodes. My daughter and his ...

To find a reputable service, head to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. It's a trusted resource for accredited ...

Mortgage debt dominates, accounting for $13.13 trillion, which is approximately 74% of all consumer debt. However, according ...

Money Management International estimates that someone with around $23,000 in credit card debt could save more than $48,000 in interest with a debt management plan. You can also pay the debt off much ...

Beloved actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were saddled with credit card debt at the time of their tragic deaths ...

The Fed's keeping high interest rates on pause. Here's what borrowers suffering under high-rate debt should do now.

While it might be tempting to take on debt to fund child care costs, experts advise against it and stress that there are ...

From credit cards, car loans, mortgages, savings and student debt, here’s how the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision ...

Americans of all income levels are drowning in debt. As delinquencies rise, here's how you can take action today.

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