Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Debt management plans and credit card hardship programs can offer relief when credit card debt becomes hard to manage. For short-term setbacks, a hardship program is typically cheaper, but a DMP can ...

Debt management is a systematic way to pay off your debts, either on your own or with the help of a professional debt management company. Debt management companies are skilled at negotiating on your ...

Credit card debt is a growing issue nationwide and it is weighing heavily on many households as we move through the second quarter of 2025. For example, recent data shows the average cardholder is ...

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With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Debt settlement usually means handing over a lump sum of cash, but that's not the only way to settle your debt.

U.S. household debt hit a record $18.8 trillion in 2025, according to the New York Fed, fueld by increases in mortgage, ...

Americans are carrying more credit card debt than ever, and with average credit card interest rates now topping 21%, even relatively small balances can quickly become a big drain on your finances.

Debt management plans and credit card hardship programs can offer relief when credit card debt becomes hard to manage. For short-term setbacks, a hardship program is typically cheaper, but a DMP can ...