Credit card debt is an embarrassment to many Americans. It is especially embarrassing, apparently, to people who earn a lot.

Financial experts offered five of the key signs you have a serious debt problem — and some steps you can take to fix it. If you’re making only the minimum payments due on your credit card every month, you’re throwing money away at a hazardous rate.

When it comes to economic indicators, the big national metrics don’t always reflect what is happening in ordinary households. But families certainly understand what it means for them if they are forced to rely more on credit cards to get by. According to ...

For consumers managing credit card debt, here’s how to research options and avoid promises that may not deliver – like someone claiming to repair bad credit overnight. The Texas Office of the Consumer Credit Commissioner regulates some debt management ...

A financial debt advisor can help you make a repayment plan.

Alaska earned the top spot as the state where it takes more time to pay off credit card debt. Rankings for the states were created examining median credit card balances and monthly credit card payments for consumers in these areas, according to a WalletHub ...

The current economic environment has pushed debt problems to a breaking point for millions of Americans. With inflation still a concern, rising costs across housing, food and essential services have forced more people to rely on credit cards and loans to ...

CREDIT, when used properly, can be a powerful financial tool. When misused, it becomes a trap that drains income, limits choices, and keeps people stuck in a cycle of stress and dependence. Unfortunately,

Many women today struggle to to pay their healthcare bills, for reasons that include income inequality. Here are the statistics.

The U.S. debt has reached $37 trillion. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio about the ramifications of the debt crisis. Ray Dalio has been prominent in the business world for decades. Now he's reached the stage ...