Consumer debt is reaching new heights — it increased by 18.3 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2025 — and even though the Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates slightly, it’s become more ...

Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as ...

Dealing with debt isn't fun. For many people, it feels like an ongoing source of stress that never seems to end -- no matter ...

Rising interest rates and stubborn inflation have turned a once-hypothetical money question into a daily dilemma: should you build savings or attack debt first. The right answer can change how quickly ...

Close to half of Americans (45%) plan to take a summer vacation, but some may still be in debt from last year’s travel.

Trina Paul is a Breaking News and Personal Finance Writer at Investopedia, covering topics like retirement, consumer debt, and retail investing. She focuses on making complex financial topics ...

Credit card debt is often the most costly type of debt Americans can take on, largely due to the incredibly high interest rates many cards carry. On top of credit card debt being at a record high, the ...

Our debt came from normal expenses. We sold our truck, stopped eating out, and are paying off $100,000 of our $214,000 debt ...