Debt Management

Explore strategies for managing and reducing debt, including consolidation, repayment plans, negotiation, and prioritizing debts to avoid traps and understand interest rates.

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Explore Debt Management to gain insights on reducing and managing debt effectively. Learn about consolidation, repayment strategies, interest rates, debt negotiation, and prioritization to avoid traps and achieve financial stability.

Debt Consolidation

Combine multiple debts into one payment, explore loans, weigh benefits and risks, and understand effects on credit scores for effective financial planning.

Debt-Free Living

Explore strategies for avoiding debt, living within your means, and achieving financial independence for a stress-free, secure financial future.

Debt Reduction

Explore strategies for reducing debt, prioritizing payments, and using snowball or avalanche methods, plus insights on the psychological aspects.

Studies

Explore pivotal research on Debt Management to uncover effective strategies for reducing debt, consolidating loans, negotiating terms, and prioritizing repayments. These studies are essential for making informed financial decisions and avoiding debt traps.

Millennials Struggle the Most with Debt Management

By: Mike Randall 1/16/2014

It may be no surprise to those between the ages of 19 and 29 (the so-called Millennial Generation) that a recent study shows this group fairs the worst... Read More »

High Amounts of Debt Linked to Health Hazards for Young People

By: David Andrew 9/16/2013

Too much debt is more than just a financial issue. According to a study from the Northeastern University Feinberg School of Medicine, high levels of debt... Read More »

Americans are Getting Wiser About Debt, Study Shows

By: Mike Randall 8/29/2013

It looks like the lessons learned from the financial crisis and ensuing economic downturn may have changed the way many Americans view debt and borrowing.... Read More »

Middle-Income Americans Over 50 Have More Debt Than Younger Americans

By: Laura Slawny 8/26/2013

Are you still asking your parents for money? What about your grandparents? They may be more broke than you. A recent study shows middle-income Americans... Read More »

Industry News

Stay updated on the latest in Debt Management industry news, from regulatory shifts to market innovations. Understanding these developments is key to navigating and influencing the evolving landscape of debt solutions and financial services.

Gen Z’s Debt Problem May Be the Number of Payments

Gen Z’s Debt Problem May Be the Number of Payments

Gen Z isn’t necessarily most stressed by how much debt it owes. It’s the sheer number of... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 7/16/2026

Why 36% of Americans Would Go Into Debt to Pay for Travel

Why 36% of Americans Would Go Into Debt to Pay for Travel

For many Americans, the price of travel is no longer just measured in airfare, hotels, and... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 7/13/2026

Consumer Financial Stress at Near Record Levels

Consumer Financial Stress at Near Record Levels

Americans are stressed about their finances. The forces of economic volatility and inflation... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 6/18/2026

Jeff Bezos Says Bottom Half of Americans Shouldn’t Pay Taxes

Jeff Bezos Says Bottom Half of Americans Shouldn’t Pay Taxes

Nothing is certain except death and taxes — or so said Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding... Read More »

Andrew Allen 5/28/2026

Rent Now, Pay Later: Why Hidden Costs Could Shock Renters

Rent Now, Pay Later: Why Hidden Costs Could Shock Renters

Thirty-five percent of U.S. households are renting, and they may need a hand paying rent. The... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony 5/6/2026

A Larger Tax Refund May Be the Lifeline Many Borrowers Need

A Larger Tax Refund May Be the Lifeline Many Borrowers Need

That collective sigh of relief you may have heard last week likely came from people who had... Read More »

Andrew Allen 4/20/2026