While debt consolidation programs can help organize your repayments into a simplified plan and help you save a bit of money, you could take a negative hit to your credit score. If you’re struggling to ...

Credit card debt has become a massive issue for Americans over the last few years — and that problem is compounding rapidly, according to recent data. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, cardholders ...

While inflation has cooled significantly compared to recent highs, many Americans are still burdened by high consumer goods costs caused by years of high inflation, especially at gas stations and ...

According to Forbes, Americans are carrying a grand total of $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. But Amanda Bruggman, Duluth branch manager at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, says debt ...

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company JG Wentworth, it was found that nearly half of respondents worry about ...

Americans suffer high amounts of consumer debt, primarily revolving credit card debt. In February 2025, the average credit card debt per American was $6,455, up $194 from a year ago. However, that ...

There is not a single federal debt forgiveness program for older adults. However, options such as debt management plans, credit counseling, and debt consolidation loans are available. Debt forgiveness ...