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 ...

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 ...

For many people carrying high-interest debt, debt consolidation is often the first strategy they consider. This may involve a ...

These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

Credit card debt can make you feel stressed, ashamed and lonely. But there are proven strategies to free yourself from this burden. In this episode, five tips to help you get out from under credit ...

For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...

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 ...

Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the rise in long-term credit card debt with Bankrate's Ted Rossman.

According to a new study by Bankrate, 61% of people with credit card debt have been holding it for at least a year — up from ...