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Credit card debt
How much has your credit card limit increased?
May 20, 2016
For one of our audience members, by about 300 percent.
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Where you live will cost you
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 27, 2015
A look at credit card burden in some of the largest U.S. cities.
Lizzie O'Leary learns a lesson in debt and confidence
Mar 25, 2015
Profligate spending became an easy outlet for her insecurities.
The credit card delinquency rate is at a 7-year low
Aug 26, 2014
Rates are actually "considerably lower" than before the recession hit.
With credit card debt, not all states are equal
Jul 4, 2014
What factors contribute to people in certain states holding more credit card debt?
Should I skip my monthly payment?
Nov 27, 2013
This time of year, some lenders send out offers to let you "skip a payment."
Your credit questions answered
by
Adriene Hill
Aug 2, 2013
From credit cards to credit scores, personal finance expert Louis Barajas answers your questions about getting in and out of debt.
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Financial Feud: Store credit vs. Credit score
Jul 1, 2013
Have you ever accepted a credit offer at the register? Or do you think store cards hurt more than they help? See what are experts say and weigh in.
Millennials likely to take debt to their graves
Jan 31, 2013
A new study suggests Gen Y borrowers shows their repayment patterns don’t match up with past generations. (And that’s not a good thing.)
Report: Average credit card debt rises
by
Jeff Horwich
Nov 19, 2012
Credit report company TransUnion is reporting the average credit card debt per borrower grew five percent in the latest quarter and average debt is now almost $5,000.