Want to settle your credit card debt in the new year? Here's what to do now to increase your odds of approval.

What may be surprising, though, is that the very tool that got you into debt could also be your way out. Credit cards, when ...

I have $12,000 in credit-card debt due to multiple home and auto repairs and a large medical bill. Because of a downturn in ...

Americans now hold a record $1.21 trillion in credit card debt, but some consumers could have their bills cut in half.

When a credit card company agrees to accept less than the full amount you owe — say, $20,000 on a $30,000 balance — it’s ...

U.S. households collectively carry about $18.6 trillion in total debt, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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After barely rising in August, consumer debt grew modestly in September, likely reflecting growing debt stress on American ...

Record household debt shows consumers are still heavy credit users. But prime borrowers continue to manage debt well.

Certified Financial Planner Michelle Buria showcases a tool where you can input your information and see how long it will ...

A Pasadena-based financial institution will be paying off the smaller, consumer debts of families in Altadena and the ...

North Carolina dad who has $80K debt after a long illness asks The Ramsey Show if he can just declare bankruptcy. Here’s why ...