US credit card debt just hit a new record of $1.17 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?
It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant ...
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Minimum payment: a recipe for disaster
There is no doubt about the convenience of having a credit card. These days, it is almost impossible to do anything without ...
How to break the credit card debt cycle
To break the credit card debt cycle you’re currently in, you’ll need to find a way to pay off the debts you have while ...
RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent financial disclosures show a “massive” amount of credit card debt, according to experts.
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates ...
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Kansas Citians support relief as bipartisan bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%
In a bipartisan effort, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) is teaming up with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), introducing a bill on Tuesday that would cap credit card interest rates at 10%.
Put A Lid On It: The Sanders-Hawley Bill Wants To Cap Credit Card Rates. Here’s What You Need To Know
A political odd couple is joining forces to lower credit card interest rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Josh ...
Hawley/Sanders Credit Card Interest Cap Is a Gift to Payday Lenders and Loan Sharks
If the Hawley–Sanders legislation passes, the government will set a price cap on what credit card companies charge for ...
How this 30-year-old veteran paid off more than $20,000 in credit card debt in one year
Ericka Smith ended her marriage in 2024 with several credit cards and $25,000 in card debt. “We didn’t really talk to each ...
Why Transferring Credit Card Debt Won’t Pay It Off
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for ...
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What is the average credit score in the US?
Most generations increased their average FICO Score by a single point in 2024, although Generation X, currently carrying more debt than other generations, remained at its 2023 average score. (The ...
Credit card rewards at risk with new interest rate limit legislation
New legislation pointed at capping credit card interest rates at 10% will erase card rewards for most consumers, financial ...