A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to pay their bills, fueling widespread financial stress, anxiety, and in some cases, despair. “Debt is no longer a background concern, but a ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — President Donald Trump’s push to get credit card companies to voluntarily cap interest rates at 10% has gone nowhere. But consumer advocates say Americans struggling with ...

We’re joined by Latricia Schobert from Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Chattanooga, where they help families get back ...

If you are looking for professional help with your money, it helps to know the difference between a financial counselor and a financial advisor. These two roles sound similar but they focus on ...

Credit counseling agencies are bracing for their own land rush now that the U.S. Bankruptcy laws are changing Monday to more strict and complex rules. Consumers cannot file for bankruptcy now without ...

In 2025, people throughout the U.S. saw rising prices for consumer goods and a reduction in income and employment. Those factors contributed to a substantial rise in credit card debt. According to ...