Credit Card Debt Articles

Only making minimum payments on your credit card month after month? Find out how long it could take you to pay them off and how much extra it could cost.

If you’re overwhelmed by creditor phone calls, collection letters, or lawsuits, filing for bankruptcy forces your creditors to suspend collection activity. You cannot legally...

If the phrase zombie debt gives you the willies, have no fear. Here's how to slay debt that seemingly rose from the dead.

Learn about your options—from legal defenses to debt relief—if you’re facing a credit card lawsuit.

Smart debt payoff strategies could free you from credit card stress while you protect your credit score.

Learn what might happen if you ignore your credit card debt, and the best ways to handle it.

Here’s how to talk about debt with your partner so you can work together to conquer it.

Check out our 10 best debt payoff apps to manage your budget and get rid of your credit card debt for good.

Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…

Debt settlement doesn’t mean you’ll never use credit cards again. We’ll walk you through the process to rebuild.

It’s easy to find yourself swamped by debt, especially after the holidays. If you’re wondering…

Creditors might sue you if they're out of options. Here's what to do if you get sued.

Collections debt averages $3,000: What do the numbers reveal about finances today? Find out how you stack up.

It’s possible to inherit someone else’s credit card debt. Find out if any of the reasons might apply to you.

Here are the professional tips you need to succeed at credit card debt negotiation.

Credit card forbearance can offer temporary relief when you’re struggling. Find out more about how a forbearance program can get you back on your feet.

Got a credit card collections call? You're not alone. Here's how to handle it.

Five-figure credit card debt is common. Find out what you could do about it.

Ready to tackle your credit card balances? Here's how to break it down and know which one to pay off first.

Getting rid of credit card debt without paying anything is very rare, but you might be able to repay less than the full amount. Our expert explains.

Credit card issuers can raise your interest rate, but there are rules they need to follow. Find out more.

Creditors can’t come after you forever. Their power has an expiration date called the statute of limitations.

Getting close to your credit limit? Already there? Here’s what happens next, and how to get it back under control.

There’s good and bad with balance transfer cards. Learn the details that can help you choose whether to use them.

A proposed 10% cap on credit card rates might not help as much as it seems. Here’s what you can do instead.

Credit card minimum payments can keep you in debt for decades. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.