More importantly, we know how to get out of it

Americans owe over $4 trillion, including over $1 trillion in student loans and another $1 trillion in revolving debt, like credit cards. But as much debt as we have, most people don’t really know that much about it until they face issues. This can make it tough to make the right decisions quickly, but Debt.com is here to help. If you’re working to better understand debt and the options you have to get out of it, start here. This guide explains how to tell when you have too much debt, what it’s costing you, and what you can do about it.