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These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

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If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up, and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. But there are ways to take back control. Consumer ...

Americans owe a combined $1.18 trillion in credit card debt, and the average balance per household is around $6,000, according to Consumer Reports. Many credit cards have interest rates above 20%, so ...

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If you were hoping the Federal Reserve's December rate cut would make your credit card bill easier to pay off, credit specialist John Ulzheimer says there are other, more important factors to consider ...

People can feel a lot of shame about being in credit card debt. They think it means they're bad with money. That it's something to avoid, or a burden they can never pay off. Get a handle on your ...

Most people pay their credit card bill once a month. I do it every week. The main reason is because it keeps me in control. My wife and I put about $3,500 a month on our credit cards, so as the month ...