Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt can be a significant source of stress. For example, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. On the surface, making minimum payments might seem like you ...

Debt is a double-edged sword. When wielded wisely, it can open doors to opportunities such as homeownership, education and financial flexibility. Mismanaged, it can weigh you down and derail your ...

Credit card debt can be suffocating for many Americans. During your working years, though, you have better opportunities to repay the indebtedness. The same is often not true for retired Americans. A ...

The Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans on May 5, 2025. Whatever shall we do to address the “looming tsunami” of student loan repayment issues. Let me ...

While he’s paying the credit card bills, he wants to get ahead financially and do other things with his money. The debt snowball or debt avalanche methods could both work to help him become debt-free ...