As high prices persist and wages fail to keep up, consumers are dealing with mounting debt in an already slowing economy.

A bankruptcy filing can stay on your credit report for up to 10 years. The immediate drop can be steep, often more than 100 points. But it's not permanent damage. Many filers see their scores begin to ...

When Charley Smith took a hard fall last year, robbing him of his ability to walk unassisted, his wife Kathy Smith made it a ...