Credit Cards Spending

UK cracks down on civil service credit cards after spending quadruples

Officials will have to reapply for procurement cards as part of war on waste in Whitehall

Financial Times - 1d

Crackdown on government credit cards to cut 'wasteful' spending

Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.

BBC News - 1d

How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this spring

If you need extra help with your credit card debt, there are a few ways to qualify for a hardship program now.

CBS News - 6d

Luxury lounges: Credit card perks 'we are all paying for'

Why credit card providers are opening lavish customer lounges in airports and cities.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos

Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.

MarketWatch - 4d

Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.

Not paying your credit card debt can have serious repercussions, but does that include legal ramifications?

CBS News - Mar. 10

3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts

Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.

CBS News - Mar. 11

When bankruptcy will (and won't) clear your credit card debt

Bankruptcy can wipe the slate clean of your existing credit card debt, but it won't do that in every case.

CBS News - Mar. 11

3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March

With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.

CBS News - 1d

4 times credit card debt management is worth it (and 4 times it's not)

Credit card debt management isn't a magic solution, but it can be a powerful debt relief tool for the right person.

CBS News - 12h

5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt

A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.

NBC News - 4d

When do credit card companies sue for non-payment?

If you skip your credit card payments for long enough, you could end up being sued. Here's when it could happen.

CBS News - 5d

The US economic trump card

There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of credit

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit

Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in

Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.

CBS News - 6d

Does credit counseling hurt your credit?

Certain debt relief options can negatively impact your credit score, but is credit counseling one of them?

CBS News - 4d

My husband plans to leave his estate to his adult son, who steals his credit card to gamble online. What can I do?

“Dementia runs in my husband’s family. My husband’s son has been known to take money from his dad without permission.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

My husband gave his credit card to his son to pay for ‘medical bills.’ Does this kind of support send the wrong message?

“This young man has been enabled financially by both of his parents, but especially by his mom.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Why Southwest Airlines is changing its checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines is changing its "bags fly free" policy in hopes of attracting customers to sign up for the Southwest-branded credit card. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS News - Mar. 11

11 years after Mickey Rooney's death, prized memorabilia from his estate will be auctioned

At the end of March, pieces of silent film star Mickey Rooney's legacy will be sold. Signed movie posters, personal items like clothes and his pipe as well as old contracts and credit cards are ...

Los Angeles Times - 17h

More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.

CBS News - 1d

How long does debt relief stay on your credit report?

Most types of debt relief have an impact on your credit report, and it's important to know how long that lasts.

CBS News - 11h

Why Stitch Fix’s turnaround seems to be working, despite the tough economy

“With market concerns of consumer spending slowing and recession fears now building, we did not have an improving [Stitch Fix] model on our bingo card,” one team of analysts noted.

MarketWatch - 6d

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

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