Just seven months after graduating from business school, I made the final payment on my $72,000 student loan balance. It wasn’t easy — it took extra hustle, long days and sacrifice — but I wouldn’t ...

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 ...

For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Credit card debt is reaching new highs in America, and for many, it’s not just a financial issue, but a threat to their health, relationships and future. According to the Federal ...

Debt repayment apps can reduce stress and help users understand their finances to make better decisions. Most debt payoff apps are free or have a low-cost version. Be sure to select a debt payoff app ...

A striking contrast emerged on the streets of Chicago when personal finance expert George Kamel asked strangers about their debt: while some young Americans are trapped under mountains of student ...

In A Nutshell The average American will pay off $1,786,810 in debt between ages 18 and 78, covering mortgages, auto loans, ...