It’s that time of year when we look back on what we have and haven’t accomplished and decide what to tackle in the second ...

In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Paying off debt isn’t always a linear journey. For Sonia Sears, a social ...

LOOKING at the eyewatering figures on her bills, Yasmine Camilla’s blood ran cold as she realised she had racked up a ...

Focus on paying off high-interest or “less ideal” debt first and choose a method that works for you. If you're looking to pay off debt in 2026, you've probably already heard all the classic advice.

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 ...

When 31-year-old Priscilla Jones completed her MFA in film in 2011, she was left with a total of $96,000 of student loan debt from both her undergraduate and graduate studies. (She requested that we ...

When it comes to debt relief, you don’t have to pay for help. Here’s how to negotiate with creditors and make a plan to pay. “My goal was to really get my business out there, but then I realized I ...

If you're trying to pay off credit card debt fast, here's a realistic plan to eliminate any credit debt in less than five years. Discipline turns into results.

Debt can feel like an ominous cloud you just can’t shake. Maybe it’s a few bills piling up, or a mix of credit cards, loans, or other obligations. Whatever the size, it’s stressful. You don’t just ...

Jenny in Atlanta and her husband are in a tough spot, she told The Ramsey Show. She and her husband have around $50,000 in ...