Debt consolidation can cut interests costs, but only if your credit score measures up LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years. She's been ...

No matter the reason, overdue payments on an outstanding bill or loan can damage your credit score. If even a $10 balance is one day late, which the industry counts as 30 days, it could send your ...

In the United States, medical debt is a uniquely pervasive issue, affecting an estimated 100 million citizens. With a staggering $220 billion in medical debt, it's no surprise that over half of all ...

WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.

Your credit score may not improve with on-time bill payments alone. Some debt payments have "no impact" on your score, one expert says. Americans have a near-record level of credit card debt — $1.18 ...