Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt can be a significant source of stress. For example, ...

If there's one thing many of us know all too well in the U.S., it's debt. Collectively, we just keep amassing more and more of it. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, American household ...

Credit card debt is one of the most difficult financial hurdles to overcome — so most people just simply ignore it. BAD IDEA. The longer you let that debt pile up, the harder it becomes to pay off and ...

Freedom from debt may feel like a distant dream, but experts say with the right strategies, you can accelerate your payments ...

(InvestigateTV) — Thirty percent of Americans are looking to pay off one or more debts this year, according to a new NerdWallet study. The resolution comes as a third of Americans felt optimistic ...

CreditNinja reports five ways to eliminate credit card debt in 30 days: use balance transfer cards, personal loans, 401(k) ...

Rachel Murray is consumer reporter for WHIO-TV/Radio, WHIO.com and the Dayton Daily News. With education costs and credit card balances higher in recent years, experts say you may have to make drastic ...

Americans collectively owe more than $18 trillion in debt, according to Experian. If you are trying to get out of debt, you know the task can feel like an uphill battle. Find out how your level of ...

Ever heard of the "fresh start effect"? It's basically the natural inclination people feel to set and pursue goals right after landmark dates. For example, January 1st is a big date for most people to ...