Credit Card Debt Articles

Check out our 10 best debt payoff apps to manage your budget and get rid of your credit card debt for good.

Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…

Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.

It’s easy to find yourself swamped by debt, especially after the holidays. If you’re wondering…

Collections debt averages $3,000: What do the numbers reveal about finances today? Find out how you stack up.

It’s possible to inherit someone else’s credit card debt. Find out if any of the reasons might apply to you.

Credit card forbearance can offer temporary relief when you’re struggling. Find out more about how a forbearance program can get you back on your feet.

Credit card issuers can raise your interest rate, but there are rules they need to follow. Find out more.

Our expert shares effective techniques for negotiating credit card debt and putting it behind you.

Creditors can’t come after you forever. Their power has an expiration date called the statute of limitations.

Getting close to your credit limit? Already there? Here’s what happens next, and how to get it back under control.

Credit card minimum payments can keep you in debt for decades. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.

See the pros and cons of using a 401(k) loan to pay off credit card debt, plus possible alternatives.

Even when they sue, credit card companies often settle for much less than what they’re owed so the right strategy can save you a lot of money.