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.

Even households long considered financially secure are feeling the pressure.

Even if credit card interest isn't capped, cardholders have more power than they think, consumer advocates say.

Millions of Americans are struggling with credit card debt, and in 2026, some may qualify for relief through credit card debt ...

Overall, American household debt — which, aside from credit card debt, includes mortgages, car loans and student loans — is at a record high, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve Bank ...

Credit card debt relief is gaining attention as balances cross $1.1 trillion and interest rates stay above 21%. In 2026, select Americans may qualify for debt forgiveness through issuer programs.

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Consumers across the country are being bombarded with intimidating and sometimes aggressive debt collection calls, and ...

Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Sheri Williams with non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management ...

A DMP is a structured repayment program offered through nonprofit credit counseling agencies. In many cases, the credit counseling agency works with participating creditors to help make repayment more ...

By Anurag Mehra Household borrowing in India is shifting from long-term bank loans to frequent, short-term digital credit, resulting in a household debt level of approximately 41.3 percent of GDP. The ...

Make this your first step in getting out of credit card debt - ‘Looking at our credit card statement, learning how much we ...