Here are three key things to say when attempting to settle your debt: "I want to take responsibility for this debt an ...

A new report shows Americans have more than 1.2 trillion in credit card debt. One nonprofit says they have resources to help.

Collectively, Americans now owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new quarterly report on ...

Credit card debt has skyrocketed in recent months, and if you're carrying a balance, it's time to fix the issue.

We break down three proven options for tackling debt that don't involve debt settlement or debt relief to help you understand ...

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed three lawsuits against separate companies that promised consumers they would lower the interest rates on their credit cards in exchange for ...

Sanders and Hawley’s bill comes after President Donald Trump vowed in the 2024 race to temporarily cap credit card interest ...

The Better Business Bureau offers these tips for avoiding debt relief scams: * Don’t pay in advance. It’s illegal for debt relief and credit repair companies to collect payment before their services ...

There are several ways to consolidate credit card debt, including balance transfer credit cards, debt consolidation loans, peer-to-peer loans and home equity lines of credit. Consolidating credit ...

Bankruptcy is a serious decision with long-lasting consequences. Before taking that step, explore these six alternatives.

When my credit card debt was sold to collections, I didn’t know what to do. Luckily, the solution was so easy that it almost ...

She and her husband Kevin had piled up about $20,000 in credit card debt. “He lost a job, and we ended up having to put a few months’ worth on a credit card of all of our base bills,” Briana ...