Decade-high credit card, personal loan delinquency rates coming in 2023: TransUnion
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise in 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
Study claims wealthy blue state is America's most affordable, beating states thousands are moving to
WalletHub released their 2023 analysis: "2023's Best & Worst States to Raise a Family" and determined that affluent blue states were the most affordable for families
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt on the rise: Here’s the ‘best weapon in your arsenal’ to fight it
LendingTree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz discussed how to battle credit card debt amid high inflation.
Debt relief industry sees surge as credit card balances swell
Debt.com chairman Howard Dvorkin says demand for debt relief is up across the industry as more Americans rely on credit cards to make ends meet amid high inflation.
More Americans turning to credit cards to cover basic expenses as inflation rages
Credit card usage to pay for basic expenses rose among households in December as stubbornly high inflation erodes Americans' savings and purchasing power.
How to create a holiday credit card payback plan
Once you have your list of how much you owe and to whom, and interest rates on your credit cards, start your pay-pack plan. You may want to consolidate your holiday debt.
Inflation has consumers increasingly interested in cash-back shopping rewards: survey
Most respondents (80%) ranked the ability to earn cash-back on purchases as their number one preferred method of receiving rewards and 85% said they want their banks to offer cash-back rewards programs for online shopping, the survey said.
Credit scores steady, but auto, credit cards flash warning
Credit scores remained relatively steady in November, while auto loan delinquency rates and average credit card balances saw YOY increases, VantageScore found.
FTC orders Mastercard to stop blocking competitor debit payments
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered Mastercard to cease business practices it claims are designed to bar vendors from routing payments through third parties.
Credit card balances hit record high amid inflation: TransUnion
Inflation and an uncertain economy influenced record-high credit card balances in the third quarter of 2022, according to TransUnion. Here’s how you can pay off your high-interest debt.
Pro-business group launches seven-figure ad campaign blasting proposed credit card reward points 'ban'
A GOP pro-business group is pushing back on an attempt by Congress to "ban" credit card reward points with a massive ad campaign to highlight the proposal's effect on hotels and businesses.
Middle-class households use credit cards to fill income gap: survey
A growing number of middle-class households are turning to credit cards and taking on debt to make ends meet, a Primerica survey said.
Dick Durbin is coming for your credit card rewards
Dick Durbin's Credit Card Competition Act purports to increase competition in the credit card industry. In reality, it would do the opposite.
Inflation pushes more shoppers to budget this holiday season: survey
Inflation and rising prices have more consumers feeling anxious and sticking to a budget to avoid overspending this holiday season, a survey said.
Holiday shopping tips: How to be financially smart this season
Although holiday deals are enticing, shoppers can get into a bad habit of spending over their means even with discounts, which will put them in a bad spot come January.
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Inflation won't slow holiday shopping for many consumers, survey says
Rising costs have led many consumers to cut their expenses to make room for holiday spending in 2022, a recent survey said
American Express customers complain about several problems, company says system is restored
American Express said Friday that some of its cardholders are having problems using their credit cards and that they were working to "resolve" the problem.
Inflation leads more Americans to live paycheck-to-paycheck: survey
Americans are increasingly living paycheck-to-paycheck as a way to deal with rising monthly costs, a recent LendingClub and PYMNTS survey said.