Most people carry some kind of debt — credit cards, car loans, student loans, maybe even a mortgage. It’s a normal part of life for many families. But here’s the truth: not all debt is created equal.

The Indebted States of America: How much debt is too much? Feb. 3, 2014 -- We are a nation of debtors. Altogether, American consumers are $11.3 trillion in debt. More than $856 billion of this is from ...

Only 37% of retirees are debt-free, with credit card balances the most common form of debt retirees hold. Some debt gives you financial flexibility and lets your assets grow faster, but other debt ...

There’s a lot of talk about debt and whether it is good or bad. As a general rule, when discussing money matters or, really, anything in life, whenever superlatives are used, something is probably ...

Many of us think of debt as a curse. We are on a merry-go-round of owing money we do not have, and it never seems to stop spinning. However, not all debts are bad. In fact, some are inevitable and can ...

According to Orman, bad debt "is where you are paying for your present day desires, but your costs are going to be your future day needs." The most common example? Credit card debt. It typically comes ...

Debt is often treated as a bad word though taking out loans and swiping credit cards is commonplace and unavoidable for most households across the country. However, not all debt is “bad” debt. At ...

Many people view debt as a bad thing, but if you use it properly, it can move you closer to your financial goals. Real estate investor and financial influencer Graham Stephan recently explained in an ...

Most people have incurred debt at some point, whether it be a mortgage, car loan, student loan or credit card debt. However, debt can be an issue if not managed wisely. Too much debt can be ...