How to consolidate $20,000 in credit card debt

Carrying $20,000 in credit card debt is not ideal, but it’s a manageable problem with the right consolidation tool. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Credit card balances have become one of the most persistent financial pressures borrowers face in today’s economic landscape. Not only is credit card debt rising rapidly nationwide, but average credit card interest rates … Read more

TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports as funding deal stalls

The TSA’s top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers’ paychecks continues. “We are being forced to consolidate lanes and may have to close smaller airports if we do not have enough officers,” acting TSA administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill said Wednesday at … Read more

What are the best ways to consolidate credit card debt right now?

Before you consolidate your debt, it’s wise to know what the most effective tools are in the current economic environment. Dilok Klaisataporn/Getty Images Credit card debt has a sneaky way of becoming unmanageable — and in many cases, that happens before you have a chance to recognize how debilitating the issue really is. After all, … Read more