Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

In today's high-cost economy, millions of Americans are struggling to stay on top of their bills. And, with credit card interest rates still hovering near historic highs and sticky inflation ...

Dealing with debt can be difficult, but when debt collectors start calling, it can feel overwhelming. New data reveals debt collection calls are surging across the country and in the Delaware Valley.

These disputes can start with something as small as a clerical error.

Let’s say the bills keep stacking up, and your income just isn’t stretching like it used to. You're not spending wildly, you’re just stuck. At some point, you start Googling solutions. And if you’ve ...

Amounts forgiven through debt settlement may be taxed as income by the IRS. An IRS worksheet shows how to avoid paying taxes on debt settlement when you're insolvent. Taxpayers who are insolvent can ...

If you’re drowning beneath a quickly growing credit card balance and wondering how it got this bad, you’re not alone and out of options. Minimum payments barely chip away at the principal. Interest ...