How to have your credit card debt forgiven this November

What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?

If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows

Credit card balances rose in the third quarter of 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Americans’ $1 trillion credit-card debt problem is inching in the right direction as inflation eases

Americans are still building up their credit-card balances, but they’re doing a better job paying those bills on time — and it could be sign that inflation’s bite is easing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

3 times you should pay off credit card debt collections (and 3 times you shouldn't)

Paying off collections debt can be a smart financial move, but it won't make sense in every scenario.

Can you use a 401(k) hardship loan to pay off credit card debt?

You could pay off your credit card debt with your retirement funds, but there are likely better options.

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns taken to court for unpaid $24K credit card debt

Burns makes nearly $500K annually and is in his second year as Golden Flashes head coach

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

How Fed Rates Influence Credit Cards, Loans, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Will you have a three-payday November? How to tell

Just in time for you to do some holiday shopping, you may be among the lucky workers who receive one more check than usual in November.

Politics - The Hill - October 26

‘I can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?

“I have very high limits, so charges barely make a blip on my credit-utilization ratio.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

‘I can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?

“I have very high limits, so charges barely make a blip on my credit-utilization ratio.”

Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago

Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

Finding the right solution to your high-rate credit card debt can be tough if your credit is less than ideal.

‘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 - November 6

3 reasons to consider debt relief this November

Not sure if your situation warrants the help of a debt relief servicer? Here are three timely reasons why it may.

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 seriously

Business - Financial Times - October 30

JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card

Digital-only bank makes first foray into lending after amassing more than £20bn in deposits

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades

Bond issue documentation shows UK utility under pressure over high financing costs

Business - Financial Times - November 5

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

If your credit card debt goes unpaid for long enough, you could face legal consequences. Here's when it may happen.

Will credit card interest rates increase now that inflation is climbing?

Inflation ticked back up again in October, which could impact your credit card interest rates. Here's how.

Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Create the Perfect Christmas Cards With These Simple Rules

A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement

Credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion, New York Fed research shows

Americans’ $1 trillion credit-card debt problem is inching in the right direction as inflation eases

3 times you should pay off credit card debt collections (and 3 times you shouldn't)

Can you use a 401(k) hardship loan to pay off credit card debt?

Kent State football coach Kenni Burns taken to court for unpaid $24K credit card debt

How Fed Rates Influence Credit Cards, Loans, Savings and More

Will you have a three-payday November? How to tell

‘I can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?

‘I can’t deal with managing them’: I juggle 18 credit cards. How do I close them without ruining my credit score?

Does debt consolidation or debt forgiveness make more sense with bad credit?

‘Positive’ medical debt credit reporting is a Trojan horse

3 reasons to consider debt relief this November

The cautionary tale of Goldman and Apple’s credit card

JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card

Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades

When can a credit card company sue you for non-payment?

Will credit card interest rates increase now that inflation is climbing?

Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

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