Verizon has committed $22 million to help eliminate medical debt for U.S. military veterans, as part of a sweeping campaign ...

Financial stress affects 73% of Americans, with mounting credit card balances, medical bills, and personal loans creating overwhelming monthly obligations. When minimum payments consume most of your ...

If you’re drowning in debt, you might consider credit counseling. Credit counselors can help you make a plan to tackle your ...

It takes a lot of strength and commitment to dig yourself out of debt, but luckily, there are tools that can help. Debt relief, also known as debt settlement, is an attractive option to many people, ...

Figuring out how to pay off credit card debt isn’t a new problem, but one option for help is becoming increasingly popular: ...

J.R. Duren is a content marketing writer for CBS MoneyWatch's Managing Your Money team. Finding help to eliminate your debt can be a trying process, but the benefits you could gain can be well worth ...

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 ...

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 ...

One card turns into three. A bill you didn’t expect. A missed payment. Suddenly, you’re checking your bank app daily just to stay above water. At some point, most ...