Americans are carrying a total of $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. But Affinity Plus says debt consolidation programs can help save money.

You’re committing to a long and worthy journey when you decide to become debt free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get help along the way. There are several options that can help speed up your ...

You’re committing to a long and worthy journey when you decide to become debt free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get help along the way. There are several options that can help speed up your ...

While inflation has cooled significantly compared to recent highs, many Americans are still burdened by high consumer goods costs caused by years of high inflation, especially at gas stations and ...

Financial stress affects 73% of Americans, with mounting credit card balances, medical bills, and personal loans creating overwhelming monthly obligations. When minimum payments consume most of your ...

If you're struggling with debt, you're not alone—the average American has more than six figures' worth (including mortgages and student loans). When attempting to tackle that number using a debt ...

The term "debt relief" or "debt resolution" generally refers to several ways you might restructure debt to make it more affordable. Debt relief options include debt consolidation, debt management, ...

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 ...