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 ...

Debt can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to keep weighing you down. If you’re committed to the cause, you can pay it off — no matter how much you owe. You’re certainly not alone in carrying debt.

When a lender sells your debt, the rules change, but your obligations might not. Here's what borrowers should know.

Standard personal finance advice has long been to eliminate debts around retirement, including the mortgage. The mantra “retire debt free” comes from the insight that everyday life at older ages ...

Tracy Schultz is now debt-free and says help is available. A few years ago, Tracy Schultz was drowning in credit card debt. The Massachusetts resident said she was going through a breakup and covering ...

The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and ...