Americans have a near record amount of home equity — and it could be the key to helping them get out of credit card debt.

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Those with credit card debt often suffer in silence, embarrassed by their financial circumstances. Chances are, though, someone close to them is or has been in a similar position. In fact, according ...

SEATTLE — When you're trying to get out of credit card debt, it can be difficult to see your balance climb and feel like there is no way out. Tori Dunlap, founder of the financial education company ...

As of early 2025, Americans are carrying almost $1.2 trillion in credit card balances. With interest rates still hovering around 20% APR on average, paying off even a modest balance can feel like ...

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 ...

Elevated interest rates and high living costs continue to strain retiree budgets as we head into 2026. A recent AARP study ...

Taking on too much credit card debt is all too easy, especially for students with lots of expenses and little income. Here's advice on paying it off.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Americans owe more than one trillion dollars of credit card debt. Memphis is home to the highest rate of severe credit card delinquency among young adults, according to Federal ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - More than half of credit card holders are carrying revolving debt, according to a new study. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study found 56% of cardholders are ...