Debt management plans and credit card hardship programs can offer relief when credit card debt becomes hard to manage. For short-term setbacks, a hardship program is typically cheaper, but a DMP ...

CreditNinja reports five ways to eliminate credit card debt in 30 days: use balance transfer cards, personal loans, 401(k) ...

Falling behind on debt relief payments doesn't mean you've failed. It means you need to come up with a new plan.

Americans are carrying more credit card debt than ever, and with average credit card interest rates now topping 21%, even relatively small balances can quickly become a big drain on your finances.

Household budgets aren't just being stretched thin by a mix of rising inflation, high borrowing costs and a rough economy ...

You know how to get out of debt in theory. But doing it is easier said than done.

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From balance transfer cards to retirement withdrawals, here's a practical breakdown of how to tackle high-interest debt in ...

In 2025, people throughout the U.S. saw rising prices for consumer goods and a reduction in income and employment. Those factors contributed to a substantial rise in credit card debt. According to ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...