Credit Card Debt
Using your credit cards more? Payback time’s coming
Credit card use may be on the rise. Does that mean collections won't be far behind?... Continue reading
Making a financial mistake doesn’t make you stupid
If only everyone understood how money works, we'd bring to an end credit card debt and many other evils. Really? Or is it more complicated than that?... Continue reading
Are credit cards a failed experiment?
Did you know I once slept with Princess Margaret? And what does this have to do with credit cards and failed experiments? Plenty, as it turns out.... Continue reading
Kids could consign credit cards to history
People under 30 have an increasingly take-it-or-leave-it attitude to credit cards.... Continue reading
Don’t forget the misery of debt
There's a borrowing boom going on. That's a good thing for the economy and many consumers. But some need to avoid the temptations of credit cards and other debt.... Continue reading
Credit cards, mortgages, student loans … How our borrowing’s changed in a decade
Americans' borrowing habits have changed extraordinarily in just 10 years. What's different?... Continue reading
Are too many seniors losing control of their credit cards?
New research shows Americans age 50 and older are running up their credit card balances while younger people are reducing theirs. Is this part of a wider problem?... Continue reading
What happens to card debt when someone dies
Many people die with outstanding balances on their credit cards. Who, if anyone, has to pay them?... Continue reading
Credit card debt not a sign of irresponsibility
Carrying credit card debt is frequently a sign of bad luck rather than weak character, according to new research.... Continue reading
Are you embarrassed by your credit card balances and credit score?
Don't be ashamed of your high credit card balances and low credit score. Do something about them.... Continue reading