One big problem with credit cards is if you keep using them for purchases, you may never pay off your debt. Personal loans, ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have lower interest rates than credit cards. That can lead some homeowners to use them to pay down large credit card bills. But this method ...

Consolidate credit card and other high-interest debt.

When credit card debt feels unmanageable, some borrowers look for ways to change the terms — but is that possible?

Using a tax refund to pay down high-interest credit card debt can save you money and improve your credit. Making a plan for all of your cash windfalls, including tax refunds, can help you maximize ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- After record pandemic spending lows in 2020, U.S. consumers have started to return to bad habits when it comes to credit card debt. Consumers added a total of $87.3 billion in new ...

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 ...

It's that time of year when credit-card balances start climbing. Here are some tips for managing and paying off your debt in ...

Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits. By Ann Carrns ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Several different strategies can help you get out of credit card debt — from payoff plans like the avalanche and snowball methods to consolidation products like balance transfer credit cards and ...