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 ...

One big problem with credit cards is if you keep using them for purchases, you may never pay off your debt. Personal loans, ...

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 ...

Americans have a near record amount of home equity — and it could be the key to helping them get out of credit card debt.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. On the surface, making minimum payments might seem like you ...

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 ...

Consolidate credit card and other high-interest debt.

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.

CHARLOTTE — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re marking it with special reports, including how debt can take a serious toll on your mental health, and what you can do to manage both. More ...

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.

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 ...