With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...

One major disadvantage of debt settlement is that the government may tax forgiven or canceled debt as income. This could eat ...

When possible, experts generally suggest avoiding using your investments to pay down debt. However, there is one caveat to that rule: when you have high-interest debt. Below, Select looks into the ...

The combination of reduced expenses and increased income creates powerful momentum toward debt elimination. While actively paying down debt, avoiding new obligations becomes crucial. This means ...

Many Americans are ending the year with holly jolly high-interest debt. Of those who took on holiday debt, 65% put purchases ...

If possible, automate a monthly withdrawal from your checking account to a high-yield savings account that’s “out of sight, ...

Is it better to invest your money or use it to pay down your mortgage or other debt? It depends. Let’s look at different situations. Your net worth is calculated by taking your assets and ...

Robert Machray, a veteran actor known for roles in Cheers as well as numerous other sitcoms and Broadway shows, died at his ...

Now it’s time to clean up the debt. Financial experts have several methods to help clients pay down credit cards and set realistic spending plans for the future.

The waste management giant can use cash proceeds from the sale to Apollo and BC Partners to pay down its existing debt, but ...