credit card debt

Debt management vs. winter credit card blues

February 2, 2010 - 9:25am | Analytics | Articles

The time period between the end of January and the beginning of February is often considered as one of the most difficult. After joyful Christmas with numerous gifts and fantastic winter sales with attractive low prices you start getting enormous credit card bills – dozens of credit cards bills. While this type of debt is easy to rack up, it often takes much time to repay.Start getting back in a financial shape right now!

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Next year I’ll be debt-free!

December 29, 2009 - 9:00am | Analytics | Articles

The end of 2009 is approaching very fast. What are you going to write in your New Year resolution? I’ll quit smoking, I’ll lose weight, I’ll spend more time with my family and friends, I’ll manage my money wisely… According to Edward Jones poll, one of the biggest priorities for Americans is debt relief. Why not join the millions of people who have resolved to get a handle on their finances in 2010? Most of us can go the self-help route and get things back under control.

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Elder Americans spend more on credit cards

July 28, 2009 - 5:00am | Figures | News

Demos, a liberal public policy group, conducted s study that polled 1,205 low- and middle-income households, defined as those with 50% to 120% of local median income. The study showed that older Americans with financial difficulties are accumulating their credit card debt faster than other consumer groups as retirement portfolios are being cut down and medical costs are rising.

consumer spending | credit card debt | outstanding debt | retirement | revolving debt

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What can happen if you don’t use your student credit card wisely?

April 1, 2009 - 3:33pm | Analytics | Articles

Student credit cards are specially designed to introduce college freshman into a new credit card world. These plastics often come with a reasonable interest rate and tempting rewards matching young people's interests. Properly used, student credit cards will give you a head start on building your credit. However, young spenders can also get into a serious trouble because they have never had any serious financial obligations before.

credit card debt | default APR | money management | planning a budget | student credit cards

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Types of credit card users: revolvers vs. transactors

March 5, 2009 - 1:13pm | Articles | Plastic cards

Shopping for a new credit card? Despite the tough economic times, there are hundreds of offers designed for all groups of customers and various types of a credit score. They provide different terms, features and rewards programs. No wonder that many consumers feel lost in the mass of credit card deals available on the market. How to choose the most suitable plastic when there are so many attractive offers?

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