Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.

But while filing for bankruptcy can be a way to get rid of your debt and start over, it isn't a simple "get out of debt free" ...

Having a portion of your paycheck taken for old debt can be frustrating, but there are ways to stop the process.

Credit card debt was the most common form of debt among U.S. adults, according to a survey conducted for Newsweek.

An alarming share of older adults use credit cards to cover basic living expenses, AARP reports in a new survey.

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. When it comes to tackling your credit card debt, most people choose one of two methods: the debt snowball or the debt avalanche.

A debt collector typically can't garnish all of your income to collect on a debt, but they can take some of it.

More than three-quarters of American households currently have at least one form of debt, with about 45% of those families ...

A second credit card can benefit you in more ways than one, although the right card for you depends on your goals. You can ...

Remember when the CFPB announced last year it would cap credit card late fees at $8? A typical late fee hovers around $32, so ...

I've used credit cards to pay my taxes in the past — but there are some risks and costs that come with this strategy.

Debt consolidation can have both negative and positive effects on your credit score. Applying for a new credit or loan ...