How to lower your credit card debt this Black Friday

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 - November 20

Popular Board And Card Games Are B2G1 Free At Amazon And Target For Black Friday

Amazon and Target are hosting Buy Two, Get One Free Sales on board and card games for Black Friday , making it a great time to stock your game cabinets before your next holiday party. Better ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 19

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

Boost Your Magic: The Gathering Collection With These Early Black Friday Discounts

Holiday sales are a great time to beef up your Magic: The Gathering card collection, and over on Amazon, you can take advantage of some early Black Friday deals on numerous pre-made commander ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 18

Upgrade Your Home Theater With These Black Friday Soundbar Deals

If you want to upgrade your home theater ahead of the holidays, both Best Buy and Amazon are offering great soundbar discounts for Black Friday. Whether you're searching for something premium ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Get Your Very Own Batmobile For $40 During Black Friday

Most of us don't have a casual $3 million lying around to spend on an official Batmobile , but the good news is that you can get a very affordable one for just $40 (was $65) during Black Friday . ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

WD Black 1TB Xbox Expansion Card Gets Best-Ever Discount At Amazon Before Black Friday

WD Black C50 Xbox Expansion Card 1TB - $100 (was $150) | 512GB - $68 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 18

Black Friday Meta Quest 3S Deal Gives You $75 In Credit And A Batman Game

Meta Quest 3S $300 | Free $75 Gift Card at Amazon and ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 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 - 4 days ago

SanDisk's New 2TB MicroSD Card Gets First Discount In Amazon's Black Friday Sale

Amazon has a bunch of stellar storage device deals for Black Friday , including steep discounts on high-capacity SanDisk microSD cards. Most notably, you can get the SanDisk Ultra 1.5TB microSD ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days 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

Here’s How Travel Tuesday Is Turning Into Black Friday for Deal-Hunting Vacationers

The travel sector holiday sales day continues to draw in bargain seekers, generating more bookings for airlines, cruise ships, and hotels.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Black Friday 2024: What to buy, what to skip and how to save

Save the most money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 by following these expert tips. Plus, learn what to buy and skip.

Black Friday 2024: how to find a deal and not get ripped off

When is a bargain not a bargain? And how do you avoid overspending? Here’s how to make Black Friday work for you. Black Friday didn’t exist when I was a kid. In the 80s, the fourth Friday in ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Sink Your Teeth Into All 6 Resident Evil Movies In 4K With This Black Friday Deal

The Resident Evil movies aren't exactly the best video game adaptations, but there's a charm to these cheesy action flicks that's hard to deny. For Black Friday , the entire six-film saga is on ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

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 - November 19

A record Black Friday beckons

Plus, Westminster MPs vote on assisted dying, Ireland goes to the polls and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What Is Black Friday?

Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours 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

Do you need good credit to enroll in a debt forgiveness program?

Your credit score can impact your eligibility for some debt relief options, but does that include debt forgiveness?

How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace

The retail giant is getting a head start on holiday sales, with year-end promotions starting November 11.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Race for No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft: How the Black Friday game will help determine who gets the top spot

Don't sleep on the NFL's only game the day after Thanksgiving

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Black Friday is a startling reminder of how many companies we have thoughtlessly given our email to | James Colley

It’s the result of a system designed to weaponise our brain chemistry against us – oh, we shouldn’t buy that, but what if we did?. I procrastinated starting this article. I was all set up and ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Is the stock market open on Black Friday?

What will be open (or closed) on Thanksgiving and Black Friday? Here’s what to expect.

Business - MarketWatch - 21 hours ago

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.

Retail credit card interest rates hit all-time high

The average rate on credit cards from some of America's biggest retailers has soared to an all-time high of more than 30%, according to personal finance site Bankrate. That's up from just over 24% ...

6 ways to break bad credit card spending habits

Your bad credit card habits could be costing you a lot of money. Luckily, there are simple ways to break them.

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