About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.

“Usually after I’ve covered all my expenses for the month (rent, groceries, etc.) I have $200 left.” ...

Our debt came from normal expenses. We sold our truck, stopped eating out, and are paying off $100,000 of our $214,000 debt ...

Debt levels in the U.S. are climbing higher than ever, and the strain is being felt across millions of households. Borrowers are carrying larger balances overall in terms of their debt loads, and ...

Even if you're not able to pay off the full statement balance on all of your credit cards, you should aim to continue paying ...

Dealing with debt isn't fun. For many people, it feels like an ongoing source of stress that never seems to end -- no matter ...

With household debt on the rise, middle-class Americans are focusing on paying down mortgage, credit card and student loan debt — often at the expense of saving for retirement or creating an emergency ...

If worrying about how to pay off debt keeps you awake some nights, late-night television abounds with alleged solutions. Some ads even promise to get rid of your debt for “pennies on the dollar.” Fall ...

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High-interest credit card debt can feel like a weight on your shoulders. 2 News Oklahoma's Cathy Tatom listens to strategies ...