Today’s Solutions: December 16, 2025

A clean slate. A fresh start. These phrases are popular in springtime, when Americans are focused on clearing the clutter and cobwebs from their households. They’re also declarations commonly used by consumers who want to regain control of their finances. Whether it’s finally making a plan to pay off debt – American households have over $42,000 in auto loan and credit card debt combined, according to NerdWallet – saving up for a down payment on…

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