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If you find yourself buried in credit card debt, there are ways to help you dig back out, like a hardship agreement or a lump ...

Consolidating debt into one loan means one payment per month. This means a quicker and simpler payment than repeatedly paying multiple creditors. However, debt consolidation is only available to those ...

Tools like balance transfer cards, loan refinancing, and nonprofit counseling can help Americans cut interest and pay off ...

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 called a debt settlement. The lender agrees to forgive the remaining $10,000, ...

Debt falls on a spectrum. Mortgages and student loans can build long-term value, while high-interest credit cards and payday ...

CBS NEWS By Matt Richardson Household debt hit a new record high in the third quarter of 2025, according to a report released ...

The number of Americans falling seriously behind on their credit card payments has soared to a near 15-year high.

Nearly a quarter of Americans with credit card debt say they may never pay it off. Emergency expenses and daily living costs are the top reasons for carrying debt. Fewer than half of credit card ...

Motley Fool Money reports U.S. credit card debt has hit $1.2T, with increasing balances and delinquencies amidst rising ...