Credit Card Debt Articles

Get an angry call from a debt collector? Learn how to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to stop the harassment.

If you receive a summons for credit card debt, it’s in your best interest to respond and not ignore it. Learn more about what to do when you get a court summons.

There are many forms of credit card debt relief. Learn how to find the right credit card debt relief for your situation.

What are the pros and cons of using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Quicker payoff time and lower interest rates are great benefits, But if you are...

Carrying credit card debt won't lead to jail time, even if you default. However, you could face other legal action if you fail to pay.

Credit card debt can be overwhelming. Learn to crush it with these tips.

Sometimes it’s a good financial move to plunk down your own cash for a secured credit card (you’ll get your money back). Our expert explains.

If an old debt threatens to claw its way out of the past to haunt you, you might not have to pay it. Our expert explains.

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have? Either too many or too few credit cards could cost you. Handling credit responsibly is more about how you use your cards than...

Authorized users aren’t on the hook if the account holder dies or defaults. Don’t fall for debt collectors’ scare tactics.

Before they go to college, or maybe even before, you'll want to teach your kids…