Make this your first step in getting out of credit card debt - ‘Looking at our credit card statement, learning how much we ...

Does the debt actually just go away?

For many people carrying high-interest debt, debt consolidation is often the first strategy they consider. This may involve a ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (CONSUMER REPORTS) - If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up, and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. But there ...

These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Americans owe more than one trillion dollars of credit card debt. Memphis is home to the highest rate of severe credit card delinquency among young adults, according to Federal ...

Credit card debt is one of the most difficult financial hurdles to overcome — so most people just simply ignore it. BAD IDEA. The longer you let that debt pile up, the harder it becomes to pay off and ...

As of late 2025, Americans are carrying over $1.23 trillion in credit card balances. And with the average interest rate now sitting a little north of 21%, that debt is becoming more and more expensive ...

Minimum payments barely chip away at your balance and allow interest to pile up. Neglecting ways to reduce your interest, like 0% APR periods, hardship programs or rate negotiations, can be costly.