Trina Paul is a Breaking News and Personal Finance Writer at Investopedia, covering topics like retirement, consumer debt, and retail investing. She focuses on making complex financial topics ...

Consumer debt is reaching new heights — it increased by 16 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2023 — and as the Federal Reserve tries to battle inflation with rate hikes (most recently the ten ...

Consumer debt is reaching new heights — it increased by 18.3 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2025 — and even though the Federal Reserve just lowered interest rates slightly, it’s become more ...

When you decide to take your debt journey seriously, you might feel a burst of energy and motivation. You’re ready to slay your debt. Unfortunately, that motivation doesn’t last long. I know, because ...

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...