Get out of debt faster without making sacrifices to your budget or getting another job. Susan Koeppen and Clark Howard team up and show you more effective ways to pay off your bills.

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Debt is a growing problem in America. Total household debt rose to $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit. The bulk of that ...

Getting out of debt takes time, patience, and a plan that works for your life — not someone else’s. Whether you’re switching budget tactics, negotiating with creditors, or building savings along the ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — With having to live paycheck to paycheck, it can feel hard to get control of your finances, especially if you are carrying debt with you. News Channel 3 sat down with Chase Imberger ...

How to get out of debt when you’re broke? You’re in luck. There are free tools, such as budgeting apps or government portals, designed to help those who are overwhelmed. Check Out: 5 Subtly Genius ...

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 ...

You can build real financial freedom, no matter where you're starting. Most people can relate to the paycheck-to-paycheck life. Every week barely scraping by, hoping that nothing big happens that will ...

Debt: almost all Canadians have it. In fact, Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends and Insights Report found that consumer debt levels rose to $2.5 trillion in the second quarter of ...

Freedom from debt may feel like a distant dream, but experts say with the right strategies, you can accelerate your payments ...

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 ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — It's very easy to get in over your head with finances. You get a loan or open a credit card and next thing you know, if you’re not vigilant on payments, collectors are calling.