Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. d3sign / Getty Images Suppose you’ve just come into an extra $5,000 ...

According to an Experian consumer debt study, the average debt of Americans in 2024, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto, personal and student loans was $105,056. Tackling thousands of dollars ...