Explore the ways that lenders charge interest on fixed-rate loans and learn how to calculate how much interest you’ll pay under multiple scenarios.

Consolidating credit card debt can simplify monthly payments and lower your rate. Discover how to consolidate credit card debt and your options for doing so.

Good debt can help you reach your goals, while bad debt can put you further behind on them. Read some examples of good and bad debt and learn their differences.

Love summer weather but hate the bugs? A screened-in porch can be the perfect solution. Read our guide to installment costs associated with this home addition.

A balance transfer card can move your credit card debt onto a new card you can then pay off. Learn more about what a balance transfer is and how it works.

TransUnion and Equifax may report that you have a different credit score. This is because they use a different formula to calculate your score. Learn more.

Devising a strategy for paying off all your outstanding loans can make the process significantly easier. Find out how to determine which debt to pay off first.

Debt is money owed to a lender, and it can take many forms, from credit card debt to medical bills and more. Here's everything you need to know as a borrower.

Compound interest can work for you or against you when saving money or repaying a loan. Learn how to calculate compound interest and uncover some helpful tips.

The Fed continues to make moves that raise interest rates. Here’s how these moves contribute to credit card interest rates rising and how to handle your debt now.

Considering a basement remodel, but concerned about the price tag? Check out our guide to the cost of finishing a basement, plus how to do it on a budget.

A maxed-out credit card occurs when you’ve hit the maximum credit limit allowed on your card. Learn what happens when you max out a credit card and what to do.

Having too much debt can make you struggle financially, but how much debt is too much? Learn the different signs to watch for and how you can manage your debt.

Learn how energy efficient home improvements can help you save during the next tax season with tax credits.

Debt-to-income ratio is the percentage of your income that goes toward debt each month. Learn how to calculate your debt-to-income ratio and why it’s important.