Weighing each debt relief strategy's benefits and drawbacks could help you find the right fit for your situation.

A debt collector refusing payment can feel frustrating when you're trying to take responsibility. But remember, debt collectors are playing a financial game, and you need a strategy to win it.

What's the best consumer option for paying down credit card debt? The answer is steeped in irony and may surprise you.

High interest rates can make it difficult for you to finally be debt-free, especially if you have several payments to make and can only afford to pay the minimum balance each month. Because that ...

For example, new unpaid medical bills won't be added to a credit report for 12 months, compared to other debt which is added to the report within 60 to 120 days. But if you use a credit card to ...

He’d been dutifully making payments toward his $185,000 in student debt, then stopped during the pandemic-era pause. And he hasn’t started making payments again.