Paying only the minimum keeps your card current, but it can trap you in debt for years and cost thousands in interest.

Most Americans with card debt have not outlined a way to bring it down, a new report says. There are ways to get help. By Ann Carrns As 2024 dawns, Americans’ credit card debt and late payments are ...

To pay your debt off fast, you could consider an option that gives you an upfront lump sum of cash, like a home equity loan.

Dan Rafter has written about personal finance, credit cards, mortgages, insurance, credit scores and other financial topics for more than 20 years. He has written for Rocket Mortgage, Bankrate, ...