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 ...

Confused about how to get out of debt? Here's how to decide if debt relief or credit counseling would work best.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

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

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 ...

You don’t need to be reckless with money to end up buried in debt. All it takes is one catastrophic event, sudden loss of a job, or a few months of “just getting by” – and suddenly, the interest ...

Investopedia found Apprisen to offer the best credit counseling services for anyone struggling with overwhelming debt, thanks to its low fees and service variety.

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 ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- More than 134,000 Los Angeles County residents will soon get an envelope in the mail with the words "medical debt" on it. But, the envelope carries good news of much needed ...