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. Source
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From mortgages to auto loans, experts weigh in on when — or if — to refinance as interest rates fall
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. That may open up some refinancing opportunities for borrowers,
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To get lower interest rates, ‘take things into your own hands,’ analyst says. Here’s how
With fewer rate cuts on the horizon, consumers should take matters into their own hands if they want a break
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Credit card delinquencies rise as more Gen Z cardholders are maxed out, New York Fed research shows
Credit card balances edged down in the first quarter; however more borrowers fell behind on their card payments, the Federal
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As late, missed payments rise, credit card borrowers face ‘consequences’ for falling behind, CFPB says
The CFPB finalized a rule to ban excessive credit card late fees, after finding that cardholders paid a record $130 billion in
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This strategy can help you meet those financial New Year’s resolution goals, experts say
Though financial stress is high going into 2024, many individuals aspire to keep financial resolutions. Experts say paying yourself first
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‘Girl math’ is back. Consumers are shopping earlier to ‘save more’ on Christmas day
"Girl math" makes a timely return this holiday season, throwing the spotlight on new seasonal spending habits that consumers are
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These credit cards have had ‘increasingly notable’ high rates, analyst says. What to know before you shop
The average APR for retail store credit cards is almost 30%. Here are a few things to consider when holiday
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The Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged. Here’s how it impacts your money
At the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday, the Fed said it would skip a rate hike in September. But
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