One of the best ways to pay off credit card debt (and other debts) faster is to pay more than you have to each month — even ...

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Credit card balances are climbing at a pace that is starting to look less like a blip and more like a structural shift in how ...

Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

Personal loans are popular options for credit card debt consolidation. Replacing revolving credit card debt with an installment loan can help you pay less interest and clear balances sooner. By ...

Experts say slower debt growth and lower rates could give consumers new opportunities to pay down balances and save money.

U.S. consumers added $16 billion in credit card debt this year, bringing the total to an estimated $1.33 trillion. Debt growth has slightly slowed, with October 2025 8% below the all-time record for ...

According to a recent Bankrate survey, 46% of respondents said they carry a credit card balance from month to month. NPR's Life Kit debunks some common myths and gives advice about credit card debt.

Question: “ I have over $4K in credit card debt which I’m trying to pay off. I also have student loan debt that started at $25K but is now $29K. Should I start doing some investing to make money to ...

What I say every year is that I am not making resolutions, I’m making plans that can be tracked forward, traced back, and ...

Credit card debt and mortgage rates are elevated. High interest rates and home prices have made housing unaffordable for average Americans, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales. Consumer ...