Achieve reports on options for debt help, which vary from debt consolidation to professional relief or bankruptcy.

Not all debts qualify for settlement, but knowing which ones are excluded can help you plan your payoff strategy.

Paying off debt can feel a lot like a balancing act that you can't quite get right. On one hand, it makes sense to try and chip away at what you owe as quickly as possible. On the other hand, life ...

The current economic environment has pushed debt problems to a breaking point for millions of Americans. With inflation still a concern, rising costs across housing, food and essential services have ...

Financial educators bust three common myths about credit card debt — and explain why these negative assumptions can hold us ...

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 ...

According to a recent Bankrate survey, 46% of respondents said they carry a credit card balance from month to month. NPR's Life Kit debunks some common myths and gives advice about credit card debt.

The national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As Paul Solman explains ...

The head of the International Monetary Fund on Sunday called for significant steps to address the increasingly unsustainable debt burdens of some countries, urging creditors and debtors to start ...