Debt

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

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

PHOTO: Debt Diaries featuring Cari Swanger

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Living June 22, 2023

How she paid $180K in student debt with monthly interest almost as much as her rent

VIDEO: Debt deal breakthrough

News May 29, 2023

Debt deal breakthrough

VIDEO: Biden, McCarthy reach agreement on federal debt ceiling

News May 29, 2023

Biden, McCarthy reach agreement on federal debt ceiling

VIDEO: Debt ceiling negotiations going down to the wire

News May 27, 2023

Debt ceiling negotiations going down to the wire

PHOTO: Amanda Courtney, 36, of San Diego, California, celebrates paying off $75,000 in debt.

Courtesy Amanda Courtney

Living January 30, 2023

Mom pays off $72K in student loan, credit card debt using these tips