Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.

To pay your debt off fast, you could consider an option that gives you an upfront lump sum of cash, like a home equity loan.

Climbing out of debt is a perennial New Year’s resolution for many Americans — and it’s easy to see why. Nearly 7 in 10 people reported feeling “financial stress” in a recent survey, with about a ...