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New research from Visa finds that small businesses are overwhelmingly open to the use of AI tools and automation to be more competitive, but are worried about keeping up with tech.

Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.

Intuit Credit Karma launched a new AI-powered tool called Intuit Assist that will help provide users with personalized financial advice on cash flow, budgeting, credit scores and more.

Paycheck-to-paycheck living isn't anything new, but the troubling trend is now impacting more Americans than ever as rising borrowing costs and inflation take a toll.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased in Q2 2023 and signs of a strong economy could push the Fed to raise interest rates again. This could have a major impact on consumer debt.

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said additional interest rates may be needed to lower inflation to a preferred target range. But inflation has slowed in recent months, even as Americans dealt with record-high credit card debt.

Using credit cards for everyday spending, travel and to even pay monthly bills is a great way to build your credit score but there are some dos and don'ts even the most seasoned spenders need to know.

Subprime accounts made up a growing number of new accounts opened in the third quarter of 2022, according to a recent Scholaroo survey.

A new report from Wells Fargo indicates that late payments on credit card balances are rising - and may be a harbinger of recession in the U.S. economy.

Almost three-quarters of Americans expect the costs of sending kids back to school this year to be challenging, with most expecting to spend more on supplies, a recent U.S. News & World Report survey said.

Americans are relying on credit cards and many said they can’t pay off their balances, according to a Quicken survey.

Half of all consumers surveyed said they feel good about their finances despite inflation and rising prices, according to a recent Primerica survey.

Record credit card debt hasn't dented U.S. consumer credit and signals that a recession may no longer be in the cards for the U.S. economy, according to VantageScore.

Credit card debt increased to a record high in the second quarter as total household debt reached $17.06 trillion. And the Fed’s interest rate hikes to lower inflation could impact what consumers pay for credit. But there are multiple ways to pay off high-interest debt.

A recent boost to the credit scores of some previously subprime-rated borrowers doesn't paint an accurate picture of payment behavior, according to a TransUnion report.

Credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time ever in June as American consumers continued to rely on their cards to cover everyday expenses.

Post-pandemic, 35% of Americans said they are carrying their highest level of debt ever; 43% said their debt is close to or at a historic low, according to a Northwestern Mutual survey.

Federal Reserve data released Tuesday is expected to show that U.S. households are carrying $1 trillion in credit card debt, the highest level on record.

Skyrocketing costs also pushed 51% of Americans to increase their reliance on credit cards and why balances have surged in that time period, according to a recent Debt.com survey.

A surprise airport layover doesn't have to be a terrible thing. Travel pros share smart ways to make the best of layovers — and how to spend time wisely without breaking the bank.