For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company ...

Confused about how to get out of debt? Here's how to decide if debt relief or credit counseling would work best.

Achieve reports on options for debt help, which vary from debt consolidation to professional relief or bankruptcy.

Debt is keeping many Americans from building wealth or saving, according to a recent survey. Here are five strategies for ...

When it comes to getting debt-free, the right strategy can make all the difference. There are a lot of potential tools and resources that could help you take control of your finances and find debt ...

Overwhelmed by debt? Bankruptcy isn't the only route. These options may provide faster and less damaging relief.

After an initial evaluation, a counselor will advise you on the best course of action to tackle your debt, whether you need general personal finance advice, bankruptcy counseling or something else.

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 ...

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