Behind on bills? These relief options can ease the pressure now, before your missed payments continue to spiral.

Question: “I owe $43,000 in credit card debt and can no longer make payments but I want to get out of debt honestly. I know I need help. Where should I look and who should I be seeking out?” Answer: ...

To pay your debt off fast, you could consider an option that gives you an upfront lump sum of cash, like a home equity loan.

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Credit card debt is a common challenge, which means there are a lot of tools out there for overcoming it. You have options for credit card debt relief that can make it easier to handle and get you ...

Susan Cannon, 73, owes nearly $40,000 across 19 credit cards. High interest rates are preventing her from retiring.

With average credit card interest rates topping 22%, many consumers have found themselves deeper and deeper in debt.

Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.

Minimum payments barely chip away at your balance and allow interest to pile up. Neglecting ways to reduce your interest, like 0% APR periods, hardship programs or rate negotiations, can be costly.

A balance transfer credit card allows you to transfer the debt balance from other credit cards onto a single card.