Nobody ever said debt was fun and it’s not. It’s emotionally and financially stressful, especially when you find yourself in an endless cycle of trying to pay it off. But that doesn’t mean you should ...

Debt levels in the U.S. are climbing higher than ever, and the strain is being felt across millions of households. Borrowers are carrying larger balances overall in terms of their debt loads, and ...

No matter what situation you are in, you can get out of debt once and for all. It won't be easy, but you can ditch that burden and start fresh.

Consumer debt is reaching new heights — it increased by 18.3 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2025 — and even though the Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates slightly, it’s become more ...

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 ...

Climbing out of debt is a perennial New Year’s resolution for many Americans — and it’s easy to see why. Nearly 7 in 10 people reported feeling “financial stress” in a recent survey, with about a ...

K trail race designed to tackle one of the biggest financial challenges facing young Americans: student loan debt. The Race to Erase Student Debt  was organized by Carrboro native Max Cline and ...

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...