‘We’re struggling’: I’m 41 with 5 kids and $46K in credit-card debt. Do I raid my $1.2 million IRAs to pay it off?

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 ...

One thing Jordan probably doesn’t want to do is fall further into debt. That’s where an emergency fund comes in. He could ...

Debt can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to keep weighing you down. If you’re committed to the cause, you can pay it off — no matter how much you owe. You’re certainly not alone in carrying debt.

Standard personal finance advice has long been to eliminate debts around retirement, including the mortgage. The mantra “retire debt free” comes from the insight that everyday life at older ages ...

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.

As U.S. consumer debt climbs to record highs, social media creators are speaking candidly about a once-taboo topic.