These moves can help you avoid years of back-breaking interest.

Understand common debt repayment strategies you can use to pay off your balances and learn strategies for preventing further debt Many consumers carry higher credit card balances than ever, with ...

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The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

Managing multiple debts at once is rarely a simple task, but doing so has become even more complicated in today's tough economic environment. Elevated interest rates, higher everyday costs and the ...