Money stress hits every generation, and credit card debt is one of the biggest drivers. Here are practical, proven ways to break the cycle and start fresh.

These types of debt collection mistakes are rare, but they can still have major consequences for your money.

More Americans are taking on debt and falling behind on bills. The people calling them to collect often endure a torrent of ...

Credit card debt has become increasingly difficult for many borrowers to outrun, particularly over the last few years. While wages have risen in some sectors, so have basic living costs due to ...

If a creditor sues you in retirement, understanding the process could help you avoid some costly mistakes.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Danny Stewart, a 28-year-old public relations professional who paid down $10,000 in credit card debt. The following has been edited for length and ...

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Racking up credit card debt can happen quickly if you don't pay your outstanding balance each month — here's how it happens ...

The AARP and the Public Utility Law Project say Con Edison and other utilities need to reveal their debt collection ...

The percentage of credit card balances that were at least 90 days past due rose to 13.1 percent in the first quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York — up from 12.3 percent a year ...

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