Debt

Real stories of how to manage your money and conquer your debt.

VIDEO: US credit card debt nears record high

Living August 12, 2026

US credit card debt nears record high

News May 13, 2026

Americans carrying record-high debt, report finds

PHOTO: NiaChloe Bowman shares with ABC News how she paid off nearly $20,000 in debt in less than two years.

Living February 18, 2026

Woman shares how she paid off $20K debt in under 2 years

VIDEO: Woman digs out of nearly $20,000 in debt

Living February 18, 2026

Woman digs out of nearly $20,000 in debt

VIDEO: New rule will remove medical debt from credit reports for millions

News January 7, 2025

New rule will remove medical debt from credit reports for millions

PHOTO: Dyana King made her final debt payment in September 2020. Overall, she paid off over $34,000 in debt.

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Living January 10, 2024

Single mom who paid off $34K of debt empowers other single moms to face their debts

PHOTO: Kumiko Love wasn't always good with money. But as the 33-year-old mother embarked on a career as a financial counselor, she learned valuable information that she has shared with millions of followers on her blog, The Budget Mom.

Living January 5, 2024

Single mom who eliminated $77K in debt reveals 4 tips for the new year

VIDEO: Officials warn of student loan scams following SCOTUS ruling

News July 15, 2023

Officials warn of student loan scams following SCOTUS ruling

PHOTO: Debt Diaries

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Living June 27, 2023

Couple pays off debt after dream of building vacation home uncovers financial nightmare

PHOTO: Kim Anderson paid off their home's $93,000 mortgage in less than two years by cutting down on what she spent on groceries.

Living June 25, 2023

Mom’s grocery budgeting hacks help cut down $93K in debt