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Can a 7-year-old credit card debt still be collected?
Credit card debt this old could still be collected on — but only in certain circumstances. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - 4 hours ago -
Can a 10-year-old credit card debt still be collected?
It's common for debt collectors to pursue old debts, but do you still owe the money? Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
How long can delinquent credit card debt be collected?
The timeline for collecting late credit card debt may surprise you. Here's how long debt collectors can pursue it.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt
Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What will a debt collector do if I can't pay old credit card debt?
There are a few different strategies debt collectors can use when you're unable to pay off what you owe.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Stuck with $30,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan can cover.
A $30,000 debt balance can be debilitating for your finances. Here's how much a forgiveness plan can reduce it by.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Is it ever OK to ignore credit card debt collectors?
It can be tempting to ignore debt collectors' aggressive tactics, but it's generally not the best approach to take.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $40,000 debt?
Getting rid of your credit card debt is important, but is debt forgiveness the right approach? Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $15,000 debt?
If you're trying to tackle $15,000 in credit card debt, it's important to find the right strategy first.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $25,000 debt?
With credit card interest rates high, many borrowers may need forgiveness now. But can it cover $25,000 worth of debt?Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Will credit card debt forgiveness cover my $3,000 debt?
Stuck with a $3,000 credit card bill? Here's how to get help now.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Will debt collectors sue over a $3,000 credit card debt?
A $3,000 credit card debt may seem minor, but some debt collectors could still aggressively pursue it. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October
With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.Top stories - CBS News - October 14 -
How to have your credit card debt forgiven this November
Need to have your credit card debt forgiven? There are a few ways to pursue this type of debt relief now.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November
Dealing with credit card debt issues? You may want to take these steps toward debt relief this month.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What happens when a credit card charge-off is sold to a debt collector?
Has your charged-off debt been sold to a debt collector? Here's what you can expect to happen next.Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Have $10,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much debt forgiveness could cover.
Pursuing debt forgiveness could substantially reduce the $10,000 credit card debt you're dealing with. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Have $15,000 in credit card debt? Here's what a debt forgiveness plan could cover.
If you're dealing with $15,000 in credit card debt, this type of debt relief could offer a reprieve. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Have $7,500 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
Getting rid of $7,500 in credit card debt could be easier with the help of a credit card debt relief program.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Have $25,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
The right credit card debt forgiveness program could reduce your $25,000 credit card balance significantly.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Have $50,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
With a credit card balance that high, the right debt forgiveness program could help you save a substantial amount.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Have $40,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
The right debt forgiveness program could lead to hefty savings on a $40,000 debt. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Have $35,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
If you're facing $35,000 in credit card debt, debt forgiveness could have a big impact on your balance. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Have $20,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan could cover.
Credit card debt forgiveness can help you dig out of debt. Here's how much of a $20,000 debt a forgiveness plan can cover.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
‘She can’t even buy groceries or put gas in her car’: My friend’s husband died, leaving her with three young children, no job and $15,000 in credit-card debt
“She is planning to sell their house and should net between $75,000 and $100,000 on the sale of the property.”Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Here's how an 86-year-old grandmother got her nearly $32,000 private student loan debt forgiven
Some lenders of private student loans offer disabled borrowers a way to get their debt forgiven. But the process is difficult to learn about and to navigate.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
WATCH: This 9-year-old Dodgers fan's Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume is a home run
Ryan, a Dodgers fan from Covina, California, knocked this costume out of the park!Top stories - ABC News - October 14 -
‘Positive’ medical debt credit reporting is a Trojan horse
Congress shouldn’t be fooled and let a Trojan horse hurt consumers by nullifying state laws and the CFPB’s effort to get medical debt off credit reports.Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago -
Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise
A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this November
If you can't pay your credit card bills, a hardship program could provide relief, but you'll need to qualify first.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
The cautionary tale of Goldman and Apple’s credit card
Retail banking is not only harder than it looks but also heavily regulated by watchdogs who take their duties very seriouslyBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
A 7-year-old boy has been killed in a house explosion in northeast England
A 7-year-old boy has been killed and six people are hospitalized after an explosion inside a house in Newcastle, northeast EnglandWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Corporate debts mount as credit funds let borrowers defer payments
Use of payment-in-kind loan terms is growing as companies struggle with heavy leverage and high interest ratesBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Medical debt is hurting millions of credit reports — but now there’s a cure
Even responsible, prudent people can end up thousands of dollars in debt if they get sick or injured.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades
Bond issue documentation shows UK utility under pressure over high financing costsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Barclays to Replace Goldman Sachs as Issuer of GM Credit Cards
The deal aims to expand Barclays’s consumer ambitions in the U.S. while getting Goldman closer to exiting consumer lending.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
Worried about missing credit card payments? 4 things to do now
More Americans are worried about missing their credit card payments. If you're one of them, take these steps now.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Goldman and Apple fined $89mn over US credit card programme
Consumer regulator says companies ‘illegally sidestepped’ obligations in latest setback for struggling partnershipBusiness - Financial Times - October 23