When a credit card company agrees to accept less than the full amount you owe — say, $20,000 on a $30,000 balance — it’s ...

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

Consolidate credit card and other high-interest debt.

If you're struggling to get on top of your debts, it might be because you have been ushered into making the minimum repayment ...

The Federal Reserve made headlines again this week when it decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% during its July meeting. The decision to hold rates steady ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Credit card debt is reaching new highs in America, and for many, it’s not just a financial issue, but a threat to their health, relationships and future. According to the Federal ...

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