Credit card debt

Credit card defaults are rising as lending standards have started to fall from the early post-recession days — that’s according to a new report by the credit rating agency Moody’s. The report shows even with unemployment at low levels, those charge-offs have increased significantly for some U.S. lenders, exceeding expectations of a modest rise.   […]

A look at credit card burden in some of the largest U.S. cities.

Profligate spending became an easy outlet for her insecurities.

Rates are actually "considerably lower" than before the recession hit.

What factors contribute to people in certain states holding more credit card debt?

This time of year, some lenders send out offers to let you "skip a payment."

From credit cards to credit scores, personal finance expert Louis Barajas answers your questions about getting in and out of debt.