Debt causes stress for millions of people, and working to cover even simple minimum payments can be hard. Paying down big balances or eventually regaining more financial freedom are intimidating goals for many. The stress debt causes can even impact your health. The best way to get debt-free is to develop and implement specific strategies to prioritize...

Consumer debt continues to grow in the U.S. As of December 2018, total outstanding consumer debt totaled $4.01 trillion, according to data from the Federal Reserve Board. This compares to 2017 when outstanding debt was $3.8 trillion and 2016 when it totaled $3.6 trillion. Whether buying a home or starting a business, many consumers know they have to...