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Climbing out of debt is a perennial New Year’s resolution for many Americans — and it’s easy to see why. Nearly 7 in 10 people reported feeling “financial stress” in a recent survey, with about a ...

TULSA, Okla. — Now that we're deep in the holiday shopping season, it's time to take a step back and consider how deep we're willing to go in debt — and consider how long it takes to pay off holiday ...

NEW YORK — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as ...

A survey about national debt last year of approximately 1,000 American adults by our friends at GOBankingRates found that the top three reasons that stand in the way of people paying off their credit ...

Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...

The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as paying off ...