Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

Those with credit card debt often suffer in silence, embarrassed by their financial circumstances. Chances are, though, someone close to them is or has been in a similar position. In fact, according ...

Credit card debt is expensive and potentially bad for your credit score. The most cost-effective method for paying it off is typically the debt avalanche strategy.

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 ...

Paying off credit card debt is hard enough without unforced errors that quietly add years and thousands of dollars to the ...

Make a list of your credit card debt, from the highest interest rate to the lowest. Decide how much extra you can spare.

Personal loans are popular options for credit card debt consolidation. Replacing revolving credit card debt with an installment loan can help you pay less interest and clear balances sooner. By ...

The Federal Reserve made headlines again this week when it decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% during its July meeting. The decision to hold rates steady ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Credit card debt is reaching new highs in America, and for many, it’s not just a financial issue, but a threat to their health, relationships and future. According to the Federal ...

Low wages, high costs and fierce job competition are pushing young workers into debt — and onto social media for solutions.