A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows the U.S. household debt has hit a record $18.8 trillion, with ...

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Credit card debt can create risks during retirement, but not always in the ways borrowers may expect.

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Falling behind by a payment or two may not seem serious, but your options could narrow if you aren't proactive.

Creditors can sue you in retirement, but they certainly can't take everything. So, what's protected and what isn't?

US debt now exceeds the economy, and rising interest costs are adding pressure, raising questions about how sustainable our ...