Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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If you're struggling with debt, you're not alone—the average American has more than six figures' worth (including mortgages and student loans). When attempting to tackle that number using a debt ...

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After an initial evaluation, a counselor will advise you on the best course of action to tackle your debt, whether you need general personal finance advice, bankruptcy counseling or something else.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The average Ohioan is carrying $6,300 in credit card debt, according to Lending Tree analysis in the third quarter. It’s up 2.3% from the previous quarter. This comes as Americans in ...

Spring clean your finances with 4 expert-backed steps to becoming debt-free and finally take control of your money in 2025. The end-of-year holidays can be a particularly indulgent time, full of ...

Debt Management vs. Debt Consolidation: Which is Better? Are you feeling overwhelmed by debt and looking for ways to regain control? Debt management and debt consolidation are two widely used ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Find my match Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. A debt management plan (DMP) can help you ...