Discover how your credit card bill compares to the U.S. average and learn ways to manage debt, lower interest costs, and take control of your spending.

About 3 in 5 cardholders (61%) with credit card balances have been in debt for at least a year — that’s up from 53% in late ...

Consolidate credit card and other high-interest debt.

Credit card debt is an embarrassment to many Americans. It is especially embarrassing, apparently, to people who earn a lot.

If you're trying to pay off credit card debt fast, here's a realistic plan to eliminate any credit debt in less than five years. Discipline turns into results.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- After record pandemic spending lows in 2020, U.S. consumers have started to return to bad habits when it comes to credit card debt. Consumers added a total of $87.3 billion in new ...

Using a tax refund to pay down high-interest credit card debt can save you money and improve your credit. Making a plan for all of your cash windfalls, including tax refunds, can help you maximize ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have lower interest rates than credit cards. That can lead some homeowners to use them to pay down large credit card bills. But this method ...

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits. By Ann Carrns ...

It's that time of year when credit-card balances start climbing. Here are some tips for managing and paying off your debt in the new year.

Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

Several different strategies can help you get out of credit card debt — from payoff plans like the avalanche and snowball methods to consolidation products like balance transfer credit cards and ...