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 ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports a bare-bones budget focuses on essential expenses, helping you cut non-essentials and allocate ...

American households are drowning in debt like never before. Total credit card balances have soared past $1.21 trillion ...

By avoiding these missteps when tackling debt, you could save yourself a lot in terms of stress, time and money.

Debt repayment apps can reduce stress and help users understand their finances to make better decisions. Most debt payoff apps are free or have a low-cost version. Be sure to select a debt payoff app ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

It’s no secret that debt affects us financially. But it can also negatively impact our health and well-being. In fact, according to WalletHub’s Household Debt Report, 48% of Americans believe their ...

Despite recent efforts toward medical debt reform, many Americans still deal with piles of medical bills. A 2024 analysis from Peterson-KFF shows that about 20 million adults — nearly one in 12 — have ...

Her message to graduates is clear: financial independence starts with small, consistent steps. Budgeting, saving, and staying ...

While most Americans set financial goals for 2025, many aren’t on track to achieve them, according to a new NerdWallet survey. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Medical debt is a financial burden that impacts millions of families, even those with health insurance. It's a big issue that's forcing some people in our community to sacrifice even the basics to pay ...

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials told local legislators Monday that further reductions could be the only way to ...