Congratulations! Becoming debt-free is a game-changer. Making that last payment on credit cards, student loans or whatever debt burden you carried must have been a huge weight off your shoulders.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The majority of Americans are working toward paying off debt and many worry that their debt will affect their financial future, according to the 2024 Annual Retirement ...

Finance coach and advisor Margaret Njeri says the most common sources of debt for women are mobile loans, Sacco loans, missed or defaulted chama contributions, credit card debt, and informal borrowing ...

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It's all over the personal finance world. Entire blogs, books, and TikToks are dedicated to the idea that wiping out every last penny of debt is the key to happiness, freedom, and peace of mind. And ...