Credit card debt forgiveness through settlement can dramatically reduce a $75,000 balance, sometimes by tens of thousands of ...

Key takeaways Debt consolidation can simplify your finances and potentially lower your interest rate. There may be upfront costs that can offset potential savings. People with good credit may qualify ...

"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Trea S. Branch is a personal finance writer based in Chicago. She has an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and her work has been featured in the Associated Press and several financial ...

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

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WASHINGTON — Managing debt can be complicated. We sat down with a financial expert to look at the pros and cons of debt consolidation. Debt consolidation is a financial strategy that involves rolling ...

We review over 35 lenders, including major banks, top credit unions, leading digital platforms, and high interest installment lenders operating across multiple states. Each lender is evaluated across ...

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(NewsNation) — Americans are spending more money on certain things like holiday shopping, data shows, even as inflation remains a top concern. Some are spending money they don’t have. Nearly one in ...