Debt collectors don’t always play by the rules, and with scams on the rise, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your finances.

If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. The good news is, there are ways to take back ...

For many families, credit card debt is a huge source of stress, and when the bills keep piling up, it might seem like there’s no way out. But before you lose hope, you may qualify for debt ...

A new report shows consumer debt cases have surged in Massachusetts. Legislation to reduce the interest rate companies can charge when they win have so far failed.

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up, and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. But there ...

As consumer debt surpasses $18 trillion in early 2025, the need for effective and ethical consumer debt reduction solutions has never been more urgent. Both nonprofit and for-profit models offer ...

Feel sick every time the phone rings? You’re not alone.

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Consumer debt can feel like quicksand. I hear the pain, the fear, and the shame. But I also hear something else: a way out that starts with action, not paperwork. My view is simple: bankruptcy should ...

BREATHING ROOM. I STARTED TO FEEL THE CRUNCH WHEN I STARTED TO USE CREDIT CARDS FOR JUST DAILY ESSENTIALS. FOR JENNIFER PAEZ, MORE EXPENSES AND LESS MONEY. COMING IN MEANT ONE SIMPLE THING SHE HAD TO ...

In June 2025, Americans collectively owed $18.33 trillion in consumer debt, up 3.2% from June 2024’s $17.76 trillion, according to a new Experian study. You might expect that trend to show up across ...

Black Americans have been systematically excluded from wealth accumulation through policies and practices that increase debt burdens and limit asset building, leading to chronic financial ...