Whether it's old debt or the holiday hangover, as big bills start rolling in, 'Budgeting for Dummies' author Athena Valentine says there are a couple of methods for paying them off fast. "So, there's one called the 'Debt Snowball,' which is my personal ...

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

About half of all Americans have credit card debt, and the amount they owe continues to grow each year. However, roughly the same number don’t carry a credit card balance, so a new survey by Clever Real Estate set out to uncover the behaviors and habits that either drive people into debt or help them

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, if you have high-interest debt, it may be better to ...

Commentary: In most cases, prioritizing debt payoff is the way to go, but here are a few exceptions to keep in mind. Vee Weir is an award-winning, anti-capitalist personal finance content creator and business owner. Her main focus and mission is to ...

Medical debt can be crushing, especially for low-income patients. A CBS News investigation reveals non-profit hospitals are collecting tens of millions of dollars in debt, despite getting more than $37 billion in tax breaks nationwide. Most hospitals in ...

Ruby Chalupka sells homemade candles she makes in her kitchen in North Austin -- each named after desserts like pudding cups and oatmeal cream pies. When buyers open the box with their candle, they find a note: "Every candle purchased provides one free school lunch for a kid in need.