Reaching out for help with debt is a brave and proactive step, and it's one that speaks volumes about your determination to turn things around. Whether you're feeling the pinch on a tight budget or ...

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 ...

Americans are carrying record levels of credit card debt right now, with the average cardholder owing about $8,000 in total. While carrying this type of debt is never ideal, especially at today's ...