Struggling to tackle your credit card debt on your own? Here's how to know when it's time to try a different strategy.

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For debt of any kind to be manageable, you need to have a plan to pay it off. That's especially true when high-interest bills threaten to balloon out of control. CNBC Select offers a step-by-step ...

If you feel overwhelmed thinking about debt, you’re not alone. Nearly four in 10 Americans say they don’t feel very confident ...

If you feel overwhelmed thinking about debt, you’re not alone. Nearly four in 10 Americans say they don’t feel very confident in their ability to create a plan to get out of debt, according to ...

After researching debt payoff strategies, I met with certified financial planner André Small, to see if it made more sense for me to take a debt snowball or avalanche approach. Here's what he shared.

A debt management plan groups several credit card debts into one payment, cuts your interest rate and creates a three- to five-year repayment plan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

Second, it’s not a good idea to open new lines of credit or take out loans while on the plan. You’re using the DMP to pay off debt, not accrue more. Also, if you recently entered a DMP ...

To pay off a collections account, you can make a payment plan, settle the debt or pay it off in full. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Striking the proper balance between staying focused on debt payoff and enjoying life is a mix of art and science, said Jaime Eckels, a certified financial planner with Plante Moran Financial Advisors.