Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

If you've missed out on sleep, it is possible to catch up. But is it better to try to do it all in one go or spread out over ...

On his way out of office, President Joe Biden touted his record on student-debt cancellation, noting that his administration ...

Debt relief is not as easy as it seems. It can be expensive, drop your credit score — and it doesn't always work.

Being sued over old debt is stressful, but there are ways to resolve this issue, even if you're short on funds.

One major disadvantage of debt settlement is that the government may tax forgiven or canceled debt as income. This could eat ...

For people who stay motivated with quick wins, the debt snowball method can propel a successful payoff strategy.

Elysia Berman, 35, first tried the no-buy challenge in 2024 and told USA TODAY it helped her pay off $34,000 of credit card ...

According to the Burr Law Office, you can declare bankruptcy to potentially wipe out tax debt but only on debt that is at ...

With nearly half of Americans carrying credit card balances month-to-month, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...

Once you're approved for a secured card and make your deposit, you can use the card just like a regular credit card. You can ...

Lewis Blake, a window shutter installer, took deposits of nearly $80,000 from customers — but never returned to their homes ...