Credit cards can be a double-edged sword in personal finance. While they offer convenience and the potential to build credit, ...

That old adage, ‘Retire without debt,’ may be going the way of the electric typewriter. Nearly every retirement-age American ...

High interest rates, stubborn inflation and continued consumer spending are among the factors that have lifted collective ...

The good news: Americans took on less credit card debt in the quarter with balances rising by $45 billion, which compares to a $50 billion increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. Credit card balances ...

Americans' household debt -- including credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and student loans -- is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal ...

If you need to borrow cash, taking out a home equity loan is one of the most affordable ways to do it. Rates on these loans ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the so-called cop on the beat protecting Americans from financial abuse, is now ...

A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others setting financial limits.

With high levels of credit card debt and high inflation, many consumers have found themselves unable to cover monthly payments, leading some to default. A borrower goes into default when they miss ...

Can you earn credit card rewards when you pay your mortgage? The Mesa Homeowners Card attempts to crack the code. We’ve run ...

It's the main U.S. agency tasked with overseeing the financial products and services used by everyday Americans. The CFPB's ...

The Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau risk leaving Americans’ nearly $18 ...