HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Americans hold more than one trillion dollars’ worth of credit card debt. If your debt is feeling overwhelming, there are a few different strategies to take back the control.

Paying off debt requires commitment and patience. You’ll need to carefully review your current debts, spending and budget and understand the available options you have at your disposal. With this ...

Nobody ever said debt was fun and it’s not. It’s emotionally and financially stressful, especially when you find yourself in an endless cycle of trying to pay it off. But that doesn’t mean you should ...

According to an Experian consumer debt study, the average debt of Americans in 2024, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto, personal and student loans was $105,056. Tackling thousands of dollars ...

Even in a favorable economy, owing $30,000 in debt can feel overwhelming. But it's even harder in a challenging economy with elevated interest costs. That's especially the case now, with average ...

Managing debt can be stressful. Multiple payments, different interest rates, and varying due dates can quickly get overwhelming. Many people struggle not because they can’t pay, but because their debt ...

Debt levels in the U.S. are climbing higher than ever, and the strain is being felt across millions of households. Borrowers are carrying larger balances overall in terms of their debt loads, and ...

CHARLOTTE — Looking to pay off credit card debt? Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke wants to make sure you know about the “avalanche” and “snowball” methods. In both cases, keep paying your bills, ...

With the average personal loan debt near $11,000, it’s clearly not always easy to pay off a personal loan fast. However, paying a loan off early could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. d3sign / Getty Images Suppose you’ve just come into an extra $5,000 ...

Most people consider saving money as having enough to maintain an emergency fund or to start an investment portfolio. But one of the most powerful ways to save money is often overlooked: paying down ...