- The Myth of 'Good' Debt US News - Fri, Apr 27, 2012 4:48 PM EDT
The economic crisis and the tepid pace of the recovery have left millions of Americans deep in debt. And amid this slow recovery, many are struggling to make minimum payments to keep ahead of creditors. ... More »The Myth of 'Good' Debt
The economic crisis and the tepid pace of the recovery have left millions of Americans deep in debt. And amid this slow recovery, many are struggling to make minimum payments to keep ahead of creditors. ...
- Jailed for $280: The Return of Debtors' Prisons CBS MoneyWatch - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 1:40 PM EDT
Although the U.S. abolished debtors' prisons in the 1830s, more than a third of U.S. states allow the police to haul people in who don't pay all manner of debts. More »Jailed for $280: The Return of Debtors' Prisons
Although the U.S. abolished debtors' prisons in the 1830s, more than a third of U.S. states allow the police to haul people in who don't pay all manner of debts.
- 5 Strategies to Pay Down Credit Card Debt US News - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 10:05 AM EDT
As tax season disappears in the rear view mirror, one subject that seems to get a lot of attention around this time is credit card debt. If you're one of the many Americans with sizable credit card debt ... More »5 Strategies to Pay Down Credit Card Debt
As tax season disappears in the rear view mirror, one subject that seems to get a lot of attention around this time is credit card debt. If you're one of the many Americans with sizable credit card debt ...
- Credit-Card Rewards Get Richer The Wall Street Journal - Fri, Mar 23, 2012 6:09 PM EDT
Banks and credit-card companies are giving out record rewards to people who sign up for their cards as competition for well-heeled customers reaches a fevered pitch. For people with good credit and money ... More »Credit-Card Rewards Get Richer
Banks and credit-card companies are giving out record rewards to people who sign up for their cards as competition for well-heeled customers reaches a fevered pitch. For people with good credit and money ...
- Debt, the American Way The Wall Street Journal - Mon, Mar 12, 2012 2:07 PM EDT
America is back. You can tell because Americans are maxing out their credit cards again. More »Debt, the American Way
America is back. You can tell because Americans are maxing out their credit cards again.
- 12 Scary Debt Facts for 2012 CBS MoneyWatch - Thu, Feb 16, 2012 4:44 PM EST
As President Obama unveiled the 2013 fiscal year budget, the nation's financial situation came back into sharp focus. More »12 Scary Debt Facts for 2012
As President Obama unveiled the 2013 fiscal year budget, the nation's financial situation came back into sharp focus.
- Failing to pay the minimum can get you sued CreditCards.com - Wed, Feb 8, 2012 1:00 PM EST
It's a common question: Can credit card companies sue you if you pay, but don't pay enough. Unfortunately, if you have to ask, you probably won't like the answer More »Failing to pay the minimum can get you sued
It's a common question: Can credit card companies sue you if you pay, but don't pay enough. Unfortunately, if you have to ask, you probably won't like the answer
- The 7 Deadly Credit Card Sins MainStreet - Tue, Jan 24, 2012 3:03 PM EST
Seven deadly credit mistakes you should avoid at all cost. More »The 7 Deadly Credit Card Sins
Seven deadly credit mistakes you should avoid at all cost.
- How to Shape Up Your Finances in 12 Months CreditCards.com - Mon, Jan 23, 2012 5:40 PM EST
A new year means 12 opportunities to get your credit shaped up and your budgeting under control. More »How to Shape Up Your Finances in 12 Months
A new year means 12 opportunities to get your credit shaped up and your budgeting under control.
- 5 Red Flags That Show You’re in Financial Trouble MainStreet - Wed, Jan 18, 2012 2:11 PM EST
While economies can collapse seemingly without warning, a personal debt crisis doesn’t happen overnight. More »5 Red Flags That Show You’re in Financial Trouble
While economies can collapse seemingly without warning, a personal debt crisis doesn’t happen overnight.
- 8 Common Credit Myths Debunked MainStreet - Fri, Jan 13, 2012 2:03 PM EST
Learn about the many misconceptions about your credit, such as the notion that your income affects your credit. More »8 Common Credit Myths Debunked
Learn about the many misconceptions about your credit, such as the notion that your income affects your credit.
- Bringing Expired Debt Back to Life The Wall Street Journal - Mon, Jan 2, 2012 1:43 PM EST
For some, the price of getting a credit card is paying expired debt. More »Bringing Expired Debt Back to Life
For some, the price of getting a credit card is paying expired debt.
- 6 credit mistakes that can ruin your holidays CreditCards.com - Tue, Dec 20, 2011 4:15 PM EST
Credit cards can make holiday shopping a breeze. A few missteps, though, and that breeze can turn into a storm of financial headaches. Here are six credit slip-ups to avoid this holiday season. More »6 credit mistakes that can ruin your holidays
Credit cards can make holiday shopping a breeze. A few missteps, though, and that breeze can turn into a storm of financial headaches. Here are six credit slip-ups to avoid this holiday season.
- The Best New Credit Cards of 2011 MainStreet - Fri, Dec 9, 2011 12:51 PM EST
These credit cards were among the more notable additions to the marketplace this year. More »The Best New Credit Cards of 2011
These credit cards were among the more notable additions to the marketplace this year.
- Things Debt Collectors Won't Say SmartMoney - Mon, Nov 28, 2011 8:00 PM EST
Find out what strategies debt collectors use to get you to pay up. More »Things Debt Collectors Won't Say
Find out what strategies debt collectors use to get you to pay up.
- Is 0% Financing From Retailers a Good Deal? Bankrate.com - Wed, Nov 16, 2011 3:23 PM EST
You could get a no-interest loan, but one mishap could leave you with a hefty interest charge. More »Is 0% Financing From Retailers a Good Deal?
You could get a no-interest loan, but one mishap could leave you with a hefty interest charge.
- 6 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Bankrate.com - Sat, Aug 6, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
6 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt More »6 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
6 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
- 10 Reasons I'm Cancelling My Credit Cards SmartMoney - Fri, Jul 8, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
10 Reasons I'm Cancelling My Credit Cards More »10 Reasons I'm Cancelling My Credit Cards
10 Reasons I'm Cancelling My Credit Cards
- Debt Delinquency Timeline: What to Expect Bankrate.com - Thu, Jul 7, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
Debt Delinquency Timeline: What to Expect More »Debt Delinquency Timeline: What to Expect
Debt Delinquency Timeline: What to Expect
- The Dangers of Avoiding Credit US News - Mon, Mar 21, 2011 3:00 AM EDT
The Dangers of Avoiding Credit More »The Dangers of Avoiding Credit
The Dangers of Avoiding Credit