In fact, a survey conducted by Select and Dynata found that nearly half (44%) of 18- to 34-year-olds feel like they are "drowning in debt." While it can sometimes seem difficult to see a light ...

And the IRS doesn’t care if you’re drowning in credit card debt. Since the purpose of a 401(k) is to have money for retirement, not pay off debt, you won’t be cut a break if you take an ...

Dear Mary: My in-laws have been deeply in debt and in poor health for years. When they pass on, will their children be expected to absorb their debt? How should we plan ahead for this? They have ...