Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

How to get out of debt when you’re broke? You’re in luck. There are free tools, such as budgeting apps or government portals, designed to help those who are overwhelmed. Check Out: 5 Subtly Genius ...

For retirees relying on Social Security, any amount of debt can feel like a heavy weight that can't be managed over the long term. These retirement benefits are designed to cover basic living expenses ...

For many Americans, debt isn’t just a balance on a screen—it’s a daily weight. In a 2025 survey by financial services company ...

Only 37% of retirees are debt-free, with credit card balances the most common form of debt retirees hold. Some debt gives you financial flexibility and lets your assets grow faster, but other debt ...

Consolidating credit card debt with a personal loan means taking out a new personal loan, using the loan proceeds to pay off ...