Credit card debt just hit a new high. Here's how to tackle yours now.
The total amount of credit card debt nationwide just keeps climbing. Here's how to get rid of your card debt now.
Americans’ $1 trillion credit-card debt problem is inching in the right direction as inflation eases
Americans are still building up their credit-card balances, but they’re doing a better job paying those bills on time — and it could be sign that inflation’s bite is easing.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
U.S. consumers have more credit card debt than ever before, hitting a fresh record $1.17 trillion last quarter, according to New York Federal Reserve data.
Most retirees are now carrying credit card debt
Over half of people retiree sooner than expected, and rising costs due to inflation, along with unexpected expenses, are leading a growing proportion of retirees to turn to credit cards, EBRI found.
Record credit card debt tests the claim that America’s economy is strong
Total credit-card debt climbed to a record high of US$1.17-trillion in the third quarter, just as other types of consumer debt rose higher
Texas sees second highest credit card debt increase in the nation
Texas experienced a significant surge in credit card debt, with an increase of $3.33 billion in the second quarter of 2024, according to WalletHub. This rise places
Is credit card debt settlement a good idea?
Depending on the type of settlement the company reaches, you may need money set aside to cover a lump sum. Remember, enrolling in a debt settlement program can hurt your credit score, and there’s no guarantee of success. You should also be on the lookout for debt settlement scams. Here’s how you can spot them, according to the FTC:
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,
Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows
Collectively, Americans owe a record $1.17 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Still, credit card delinquency rates improved in the most recent quarter,
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NY Fed says household debt up in third quarter as rising incomes ease debt burden
Rising income levels helped Americans manage their expanding debt loads during the third quarter, even as some signs of ...
Opinion: How Big Bank swipe fees fuel New York’s mounting credit card debt crisis
In August, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that Americans now owe a record $1.14 trillion in credit card debt, ...
Household Debt at New Record Is Squeezing Low-Income Americans
US household debt climbed to a fresh high last quarter, with rising incomes leaving many consumers able to manage the burden, ...
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Texas Ranks 2nd In Nation For Credit Card Debt Spike
Texas ranks 2nd in the U.S. for credit card debt spikes, hitting an average household balance of $12,485 in Q2 2024. The ...