Looking for a way to tackle your debt? Unsure of the best order in which to pay things? A free online tool called PowerPay.org might give you the direction that you need. PowerPay is a very basic debt ...

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When it comes to debt repayment, there are a lot of things that you can do to set yourself up for success. However, there are also plenty of ways to mess things up. Let's break down the most common ...

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In many cases, paying off all your debt at once is impossible, so having this as your goal will only set you up for failure.

Debt levels in the U.S. are climbing higher than ever, and the strain is being felt across millions of households. Borrowers are carrying larger balances overall in terms of their debt loads, and ...

If high-interest balances have been weighing you down, now is the perfect time to take control and start fresh.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, ...

With household debt on the rise, middle-class Americans are focusing on paying down mortgage, credit card and student loan debt — often at the expense of saving for retirement or creating an emergency ...

Paying off your car early can potentially save money.

I'm only paying the minimum toward my student loan balance. But getting rid of debt sooner has its benefits. Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages.