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Households are carrying record levels of debt. Balances climbed to $18.04 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data.

Struggling to pay down your debt? You’re not alone: Despite increasing growth in income, delinquent balances continue to ...

Facing down high-interest debt can seem like an impossible hill to climb. If your own debt feels insurmountable, you’re not alone. Overall debt in the U.S. rose 2.4% between 2023 and 2024, according ...

Sharon Wu, a senior writer with over a decade of experience, specializes in consumer-focused content covering home and finance topics such as insurance, investments, credit, debt, mortgages and home ...

If you're juggling multiple monthly debt payments, high interest rates and the constant worry of falling behind, it's natural to look for a way out. One option that many people consider in this ...

Tax refunds aren't free money. They're reimbursements made to you by the state and federal government if you overpaid your taxes during the year. In other words, your tax refund is your money, which ...