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 ...

Understand common debt repayment strategies you can use to pay off your balances and learn strategies for preventing further debt Many consumers carry higher credit card balances than ever, with ...

My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us? — Living Underwater I’m sorry to ...

Government credit card relief options may be scarce, but there are several other paths to reduce what you owe.

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 ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. There’s a reason so many Americans end up with credit ...

If you've ever owned a credit card before, chances are you're familiar with the term "APR," or annual percentage rate. For specifically credit cards, your purchase APR is essentially your interest ...

A survey finds 26% of Americans are still carrying credit card debt from last holiday season, highlighting the ongoing ...

I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes, but know that you’re not alone. Credit card debt has become a big problem in this country for millions of older Americans. According to a recent AARP ...

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 ...