We compared four debt repayment options for credit card debt: minimum payments, extra payments, a debt consolidation loan, ...

Is it possible to become debt-free in one year? Some people have low enough credit card balances that they can become ...

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Tim Kaine led an effort to strengthen and expand the SAVE student-loan repayment plan while the GOP ...

Paying off credit card debt would certainly qualify as a "need," but you can also leave room for other priorities, Burnette ...

The main difference is that people with good credit have access to lower interest rates and better refinancing options making debt consolidation easier. In contrast, those with bad credit must rely ...

Here’s what to know about the current challenges to federal student loan forgiveness and what you can do about them.

One of the biggest pros of consolidating debt with a personal loan is the chance to lock in a lower interest rate. If your ...

Credit card debt tends to be the costliest of debts, given the ridiculously high interest rates attached to outstanding balances. Indeed, it’s always best practice to pull the full statement by the ...

Some 13% of 401(k) participants have an outstanding loan against their retirement savings, according to a recent study, with an average $10,708 loan amount. Using a 401(k) loan can be useful, but ...

It’s a challenging time for many federal student loan borrowers just trying to pay off their debt. Here’s what borrowers need ...

The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan ...