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This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices.

This week the United States national debt surpassed $39 trillion. With that about 39 cents of every dollar paid in individual ...

With only so much money coming into your bank account each month, it can feel challenging to decide where to allocate it, especially when you have competing priorities. After all, paying down debt, ...

I am 27 and looking to pay off as much debt as I can before looking to purchase a home. But there are some obstacles in the way. My parents never gave me sound financial advice when I was younger. And ...

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 paying off ...

Beyond Finance reports that debt impacts mental health by causing depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and relationship strain ...