Browsing: Debt

The holidays are meant to be a time for connection and celebration, but for many households, they also bring added financial pressure. Between travel costs, gifts,…

Kristin CollierCourtesy: Emily BaxterWhen Kristin Collier applied for a credit card at age 22, she said, she was surprised to learn that her application was denied.…

Money can be one of the most uncomfortable topics to bring up—especially when debt is involved. Many people feel shame or fear about admitting they’re struggling,…

Debt collectors are known to be pushy. Fortunately, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) gives you tools to make sure that you only pay what…

The company says the 90-day non-mortgage balance delinquency rate was 1.63%, up 14% compared with the third quarter last year. The increase came as overall consumer…

November is here, and with it comes holiday invitations, travel plans, family expectations, and a quiet pressure to spend money you may not actually feel comfortable…

When money is tight, it can feel like you’ve got to make some hard choices: pay off debt or bulk up your savings account. It can…

Zombie debt may sound like a bad pitch for a bank-based horror movie, but it’s potentially scarier than the undead. It’s the debt — maybe a…

If juggling multiple credit card bills each month feels like a circus act, it might be time to consider a debt consolidation loan. This type of…

Americans are falling deeper into debt, but not across the board.Collectively, credit card balances rose by $24 billion in the third quarter to $1.23 trillion — up 5.75%…