LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- More Americans are racking up credit card bills and falling behind on payments. Here are some expert tips to get those balances paid down, including specific methods to get you ...

The new hallmark of financial success? Cutting bad debt and reclaiming control. Money; Getty Images For a large majority of Americans, being financially successful means being debt-free. About 3 in 4 ...

Most people end up in debt at some point in their lives. Cars, homes, and college educations are quite expensive, and that doesn't include credit card debt that people incur from everyday purchases.

High debt levels can lead to increased stress and anxiety, pessimism about the future and a diminished social life. Creating a plan to pay down debt can improve your emotional outlook. It gives you a ...

You've seen the headlines. "Paid Off $100K in Debt in Just 3 Years!" "Debt-Free by 30 — Here's How I Did It!" "Why I Burned My Credit Cards (and You Should Too)." It's everywhere. This idea that ...

As a licensed wealth advisor, I've witnessed the heavy impact that debt has on individuals and families, particularly in underserved communities. It's more than just numbers on a balance sheet; it's a ...

Jenn Allan, a realtor from Delaware, began posting her debt-free journey to her TikTok account @_jenn.allan, back in October 2024, but it wasn't until she turned to ChatGPT for help that her debt ...

'We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately' Dear Quentin, My husband has a parent PLUS Loan debt for his daughter from his first ...

In January 2023, I had a decent-sized mortgage and was facing a divorce. On top of that, I was paying most of the mortgage and the bills that come with living in a 4-bedroom home, by myself. As ...

Anchor and Correspondent, "CBS News 24/7" Lilia Luciano is an award-winning journalist and CBS News 24/7 anchor and correspondent based in New York City. Luciano is the recipient of multiple ...

Jenn Allan, a realtor from Delaware, found herself in a ton of debt a few years ago, but with the help of AI — she’s managed to pay off half of it. She began posting her journey to being debt-free on ...