"Federal Trade Commission rules include an advance-fee ban," says Pack. "This rule prohibits a debt relief company from ...

Inflation is once again on the rise, with January's Consumer Price Index showing an increase to 3%, up from 2.9% in December and 2.7% in November. While these numbers might seem small, they add up ...

Americans are carrying a total of $1.2 trillion in credit card debt. But Affinity Plus says debt consolidation programs can help save money.

Buy Side's best overall choice for debt consolidation is LightStream, which offers some of the lowest advertised APRs and loan amounts of up to $100,000. Best Egg and Upstart also offer competitive ...

If you’re drowning in debt, you might consider credit counseling. Credit counselors can help you make a plan to tackle your debt and educate you on managing your money. The U.S. Department of Justice ...

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 ...

It takes a lot of strength and commitment to dig yourself out of debt, but luckily, there are tools that can help. Debt relief, also known as debt settlement, is an attractive option to many people, ...

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It seems like it's easier than ever these days to charge your credit card. However, those purchases and interest add up ...

CNBC Select looked at fees, interest rates and repayment options for different credit scores to find the best debt consolidation loans.