In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Paying off debt isn’t always a linear journey. For Sonia Sears, a social ...

Bernadette Joy shares the plan that took her from six figures of debt to sustainable wealth, and the steps you can follow in her process to make your fortune.

When building your goals for 2026, experts recommend focusing less on the past and more on an optimistic yet realistic vision ...

It's the time of year when even the best-laid budget plans get thrown aside, and credit-card balances start climbing. During the holiday season, it's common to set expectations high, which can easily ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such as ...

'I just keep hoping that it will just magically go away or I'll just die': A growing feature of the nation's $1.7 trillion student-debt crisis is Americans living with student loans for their entire ...

If tackling debt is your top money goal this year, you're not alone. About 25% of Americans say paying off debt is their #1 financial resolution, according to Motley Fool Money's 2026 New Year Money ...

Hillary told Ramsey that she owes $326,000 in federal student loans across 21 separate loans. She said she graduated in 2020 and had already paid off $70,000 in private loans. However, the federal ...