When you decide to take your debt journey seriously, you might feel a burst of energy and motivation. You’re ready to slay ...

Even in a favorable economy, owing $30,000 in debt can feel overwhelming. But it's even harder in a challenging economy with elevated interest costs. That's especially the case now, with average ...

One thing Jordan probably doesn’t want to do is fall further into debt. That’s where an emergency fund comes in. He could ...

Credit card debt is expensive and potentially bad for your credit score. The most cost-effective method for paying it off is typically the debt avalanche strategy.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Credit card debt has become a pervasive financial challenge ...

Debt levels in the U.S. are climbing higher than ever, and the strain is being felt across millions of households. Borrowers are carrying larger balances overall in terms of their debt loads, and ...

Many people try debt pay-off methods that don’t work effectively. Rachel Cruze, a Ramsey Solutions personality and financial expert, said some debt pay-off methods are better than others. She recently ...

Joshua Rodriguez is a writer with a passion for helping people understand the impact of their financial decisions (good or bad). His articles on mortgages, home equity loans, credit cards, budgeting, ...

ATLANTA - Americans spent almost $1,200 on average for the holidays, with 36 percent saying they took on debt to do it. A Lending Tree post-holiday study says that 60% of those who charged for gifts ...

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I'm only paying the minimum toward my student loan balance. But getting rid of debt sooner has its benefits. Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages.