When I finished graduate school, I had $72,000 in student loans weighing me down. But less than a year after graduation, I’d paid it all off, thanks to the debt snowball method and some hefty ...

If you’re not familiar, Dave Ramsey‘s “7 Baby Steps” program is designed to help you take control of your money. Step 2, in particular, is designed to help you pay off all of your debt. Ramsey says ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...

Carrying debt can take an emotional and financial toll, so it’s best to pay it off as efficiently as possible. The avalanche method aims to save you money on interest. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

David Wangberg and his wife Salina used the debt snowball method, overtime work and wedding money to clear $43,000 in just ...

Ashley Eneriz is a financial writer who has been published on a myriad of sites. She has 10+ years of financial writing experience. Investopedia / Nez Riaz There are two popular strategies for paying ...

A couple shaking hands with a financial advisor. Being saddled with debt can be stressful, especially if you're balancing that struggle with saving for long-term goals like growing your family or ...

Facing down multiple debts can feel absolutely overwhelming. Between hefty monthly payments and high interest rates, it's no wonder many people feel paralyzed when it comes to getting their finances ...