2025 has brought significant turmoil to global markets, and consumer debt and financial stress are on the rise. Understanding proper debt load is an integral part of managing personal finances. Still, ...

Debt settlement companies can reduce what you owe, but the fees mean the savings may be less than you expect.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Most people carry some kind of debt — credit cards, car loans, student loans, maybe even a mortgage. It’s a normal part of life for many families. But here’s the truth: not all debt is created equal.

Learn about the gross debt service (GDS) ratio, a crucial metric for assessing mortgage eligibility, reflecting a borrower's housing debt as a percentage of income.

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Many choices exist for those interested in real estate investing. There is the direct investment method. This involves purchasing the physical property and all of its attendant landlord headaches.

Concern about current debt is highest among Gen Z (55%, +13 pts 2025 vs. 2020) and Millennials (55%, unchanged 2025 vs. 2020).

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...