5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays
Credit card debt hit a new record high in the third quarter of 2024. As Americans continued to rack up the charges on their credit cards, combined balances reached $1.17 trillion nationwide. With an average credit card interest rate of over 23% and balances climbing,
This Week In Credit Card News: Credit Card Debt Surges To A Record High
Credit Card Users Are Still Paying Off Last Year’s Holiday Debt Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some borrowers are still paying off debt from last year’s purchases. To that point,
Americans are wasting credit card rewards on credit card debt, survey says
A new survey from NerdWallet found that 21% of Americans have used a credit card to earn rewards despite having credit card debt.
Can you use a 401(k) hardship loan to pay off credit card debt?
I f you aren't paying off your balance in full each month, it's easy for your credit card debt to grow and become a crushing burden, especially in today's economic climate. Not on
Credit card debt hits new all-time high, but it’s not all bad news
Americans' credit card debt just hit a new all-time high of $1.17 trillion, according to the New York Federal Reserve.
Need Credit Card Debt Relief? Debt Management Could Help
If you’ve been denied a credit card hardship plan or offered terms that you can’t afford, credit counseling may get your finances on track.
Retirees' Credit Card Debt Levels Are Climbing
A Employee Benefit Research Institute survey found that more than two-thirds of retirees had outstanding credit card debt, up from 40% in 2022.
11 Action Steps To Get Out And Stay Out Of Credit Card Debt
Getting out and staying out of debt is more challenging than ever. Take these action steps to curb credit card spending and simplify your finances.
Credit card debt rose by $24 billion in the third quarter
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data has released its latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, revealing a sig
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Column: If you're in credit card debt, forget about rewards
Credit card rewards can be a nice perk on your everyday spending, but some Americans may be losing them to credit card interest charges.
Will enrolling in a credit card debt management program hurt your credit?
Certain debt relief strategies can have a negative impact on your credit — but is debt management one of them?
Credit card debt hit a record $1.17 trillion. It’s a red flag for budgets.
Americans are putting more on plastic, a sign that household cash flow is shaky and spending is unsustainable.
What interest rate cuts mean for Nebraskans with home, car loans or credit card debt
Years of high interest rates are finally giving way, offering the prospect of economic relief to thousands of Nebraskans.
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