Paying down debt matters, but pausing retirement contributions to do so may not be the smartest financial move.

Tapping retirement funds to pay off debt may have short- and long-term drawbacks. If you are facing a hardship, you may be ...

“I used to have $60,000 and I’ve been able to knock it down.” ...

Credit card debt or student loan debt? According to Bruce McClary, a spokesman for the NFCC, there's a special rule.

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. If you’re like many Americans and are not financially prepared for an emergency, building savings should be a priority. However, ...

Receiving a large sum of money, like an inheritance, can be overwhelming. Here are seven expert-backed steps to help you ...

Debt isn’t just a source of financial stress. It can also make everyday living less enjoyable when a significant portion of each paycheck goes toward debt repayment. Focusing on paying off your debt ...

If you're stuck paying off credit card bills with high interest rates, refinancing with a personal loan can get you in the ...

Clint Proctor is a managing editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has eight years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...