Carrying debt into retirement can strain your finances—here’s how to strategically pay it down and protect your fixed income.

Start by paying off your smallest debt first while maintaining minimum payments on others. As each debt is paid off, roll the amount you were paying into the next smallest debt. This method builds momentum and gives you psychological wins. This makes the ...

When debt feels overwhelming, it can be hard to imagine how any general one-size-fits-all advice can lead to financial freedom. Financial therapists suggest that a relationship with money is emotional and behavioral, but becoming debt-free is not far from ...

Eighty percent of Americans are concerned about affordability of everyday living costs regardless of income level, according to consumer research from Equitable. And that was before the stock market took a plunge and tariffs shot up, both of which could ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Americans owe more than one trillion dollars of credit card debt. Memphis is home to the highest rate of severe credit card delinquency among young adults, according to Federal Reserve data. FOX13 is searching for solutions. David Davis ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – 2025 is here, and for some, it comes with the weight of last year’s credit card debt. LendingTree reported that 36% of Americans added debt during the holiday season, with 42% facing interest rates of 20% or higher. RELATED: Here ...

Congratulations for getting your taxes done and filed.If you’re in line for a refund — or already have received one — you’re in good company. A majority of U.S. filers typically do get money back. And this year is no exception.Based on the latest ...

Unpaid medical bills can linger, but you have options that can help ease, reduce or even eliminate what you owe.

Debt is a growing problem in Canada. In a recent survey by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, 39 per cent of people reported that their debt had increased, and over a quarter were spending more than their income.