This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which examines how people earn, spend and save their money. On paper, Naseema McElroy had all the markers of financial success. In 2015, ...

A 28-year-old woman who prioritized getting out of debt is revealing how she paid off nearly $20,000 in less than two years.

Deciding whether to pay down debt or save for retirement is a common dilemma, especially for those with significant financial obligations and no savings. This decision becomes even more pressing for ...

Nobody ever said debt was fun and it’s not. It’s emotionally and financially stressful, especially when you find yourself in an endless cycle of trying to pay it off. But that doesn’t mean you should ...

Trina Paul is a Breaking News and Personal Finance Writer at Investopedia, covering topics like retirement, consumer debt, and retail investing. She focuses on making complex financial topics ...