Confused about how to get out of debt? Here's how to decide if debt relief or credit counseling would work best.

You’re committing to a long and worthy journey when you decide to become debt free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get help along the way. There are several options that can help speed up your ...

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company ...

While inflation has cooled significantly compared to recent highs, many Americans are still burdened by high consumer goods costs caused by years of high inflation, especially at gas stations and ...

A merican households are drowning in debt like never before. Total credit card balances have soared past $1.21 trillion ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

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