A new investing playbook is required for older Americans, who are living and working longer. Meanwhile, investors in general ...

Michael and Christina Pirog have a home, a 529 and retirement accounts. But they also have a lot of credit-card debt. A ...

Credit card debt in America has exploded past $1 trillion, trapping millions in decades-long payment cycles. Rising delinquency rates and crushing interest costs are destroying financial futures ...

Freedom Debt Relief takes a deep dive into whether you should aim to become debt-free before you retire and helps you make a ...

Imagine this scenario: Christopher is a 72-year-old retiree with multiple medical conditions that limit his mobility. He has ...

Retirement researchers think of some debt as good and other debt as bad. “Credit card debt would be bad,” said Liu, from Boston College. “It has a very high interest rate, and it compounds ...

Credit card debt is a challenge for retirees and those nearing retirement. Many adults 50 and older carry credit card debt or use credit cards to pay for basic living expenses.

When it comes to using retirement savings to pay off credit-card debt, not all retirement accounts work the same way. Here’s a breakdown, but always check with your advisor .