Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debt can be a significant source of stress. For example, ...

If you've ever taken out a payday loan, you know how quickly things can spiral with this type of debt. After all, these types of loans, which are marketed as a quick fix between paychecks, come with ...

Credit card debt has a way of sneaking up on people, especially in today's high-rate, inflationary environment. With credit card APRs averaging over 22% currently, a balance that once felt manageable ...

We are conditioned to think that all debt is bad, made to feel bad about borrowing and taught that achieving freedom can be done only through eliminating all liabilities using the most aggressive ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Private debt is on the rise as a powerful alternative financing option for entrepreneurs, but it comes with risks that can’t be ignored. Private debt has quietly stepped out of the shadows. What used ...