Is one of your goals in the new year to pay off outstanding debt in full? It is entirely possible you can achieve this goal if you have a practical plan in place. While many of us may aspire to pay ...

According to the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, problem debt is a primary contributor to mental health issues. It destroys relationships, suffocates personal and professional growth, and ...

In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Some card details on this page may be out of date. I've been committed to living a debt-free lifestyle ever since my husband and I accomplished a mammoth goal of repaying more than $107,000 of debt -- ...

"Since becoming debt free I feel like a completely different person." Lauren Mochizuki, a mom of two, had a wake-up call several years ago when her husband, Kyle, told her he wanted to pay off the ...

From coloring pages to bullet journals and spreadsheets, the internet is full of helpful tools to help you stay motivated. Here's how others have used them. Many or all of the products on this page ...

In this series, NerdWallet highlights people's debt payoff journeys. This month, Jae Bratton recounts how she and her husband brought a laser focus to wiping out debt, motivated by hopes of starting a ...

If you want to pay off debt fast, it can be tempting to jump right in, but in order to be successful on your debt free journey, there are a few things you should do before making that first debt ...

Ready to start Dave Ramsey’s baby steps to financial freedom? We have been on our debt free journey for a while now, and created quite a few Dave Ramsey Baby step free printables to stay motivated on ...

Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to challenge common money myths, dismantle barriers preventing access ...

(NerdWallet) – My story of ditching more than $53,046 of debt on two teachers’ salaries is one of pain, perseverance and cooperation. But it’s also very much about love. My husband and I began paying ...