Credit card debt hit a record $1.21 trillion — here's why 'no one should be surprised,' expert says

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  RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's why experts say he's wrong

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.
  
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  Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: Federal Reserve

  Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
  
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• Does an ARM loan make sense this February? Here's what experts say

  Depending on your financial goals and timeline, it could be worth getting an ARM loan this month, experts say.
  
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• 3 simple ways to take control of your credit card debt this February

  Between today's high rates and the recent uptick in spending, it's time to get your credit card debt under control.
  
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• You only need 2 or 3 cards to maximize rewards, says credit expert—here's how to choose

  The key to building a credit card strategy is to tailor your card usage to how you already spend, experts say.
  
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• Gold could hit $3,000 soon and $4,000 in 2026, this market pro says. Here’s why.

  Yardeni: Inflation, tariffs, plus countries accumulating gold as a haven from U.S. sanctions.
  
  MarketWatch - 2d

• RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.
  
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• A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money

  A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.
  
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• How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

  A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.
  
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