USA TODAY reached out to Americans who were struggling with credit card debt. Here's how they're doing at the end of 2024.

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The PAYE and ICR income-driven repayment plans reopened enrollment on Dec. 16. If you’re a SAVE borrower eligible for Public ...

CFPB says it's on to credit card companies' bait-and-switch rewards tactics and launched a tool to help consumers save money ...

R acking up expensive credit card debt is a dangerous route to take in nearly any economic environment, but it's only become ...

While credit card debt can quickly become costly, debt can also have a negative impact on your credit score. You can avoid credit card debt by budgeting for your credit card purchases and paying ...

The author and editors take ultimate responsibility for the content. At first glance, credit card debt numbers in the United States look enormous. Consumers owe a record $1.166 trillion on their ...

Although your debt remains the same in both scenarios ... You shouldn’t close a credit card unless you have a good reason. A credit card cancellation will not improve your credit score ...

A balance transfer is a credit card offer for people with unpaid credit card debts. You can move the debt onto a new credit card via a balance transfer offer. The strongest balance transfer offers ...

How to use a credit card (and avoid debt) A credit card is convenient, but it comes with a risk of debt. Here are 4 tips to help you stay on top of payments. Applying for a credit card impacts ...

A historically large share of retirees have credit card debt, recent reports show, a sign of financial instability that worries retirement researchers. More than two-fifths of retirees carry ...