Struggling with debt is all too common — U.S. consumers carried an average balance of $104,755 in June 2025, from mortgage debt to credit card balances, according to credit bureau Experian. If you're ...

Fast Track Debt Relief offers debt settlement and debt consolidation services. The company negotiates with creditors to lower the total debt owed and settle on behalf of clients. It also offers credit ...

I am a business reporter covering the retail industry and consumerism for The New York Times. I write about the biggest American retail companies and the consumers who fuel the U.S. economy. My ...