Surprise costs at a major auto lender are driving borrowers deeper into debt. Read more in this Scripps News, ProPublica ...

There are scammers and bad actors within the debt settlement ... If your account is in collections, you'll want to contact the debt collection company (which is not necessarily the original ...

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Scammers use texts, calls, emails and letters to create a false sense of urgency about debt repayment. Always ask for ...

For example, among households in which the head was 75 or older, 41.3% had debt in 2013 and 53.4% in 2022. The question is ...

Paying off debt and saving is a delicate balance. It's smart to save up an emergency fund of at least $1,000 before paying ...

You may still hear from creditors or debt collectors: There’s no guarantee your creditors will want to work with a debt settlement company, and you may be contacted by debt collectors or sued by ...

Commentary: In most cases, prioritizing debt payoff is the way to go, but here are a few exceptions to keep in mind.

There are various strategies for debt relief. Make sure you understand the pros and cons of each before choosing one.

There isn't a specific amount of credit card debt that's considered too much. Instead, it depends on your individual financial situation and how you're using your credit cards, Experian reports. U ...

The Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision could be a fateful one for many consumers and in turn for debates about the ...