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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Husband And I Are Over Our Heads in Credit Card Debt. But I Might Have Found a Solution.

We have several credit cards, and one thought was that we could pay the largest one off and ask that credit card company for a balance transfer offer, to bring the balances on some of the other cards over. Is that still a thing? Our credit ratings aren't great, so applying for new cards is not an option. Is this a stupid idea?
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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Why being in credit card debt doesn't mean you're bad with money

People can feel a lot of shame about being in credit card debt. They think it means they're bad with money. That it's something to avoid, or a burden they can never pay off. But for financial educator Rita-Soledad Fernandez Paulino, founder of Wealth Para Todos, we should simply see debt for what it is. "It's just what we use when we don't have access to cash reserves." And unfortunately, our assumptions and emotions around debt can prevent us from managing our money with confidence,
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A special newsletter to help you save money and pay off credit card debt

Credit card debt in the U.S. reached $1.21 trillion in Q2 2025; rising interest rates and economic pressures make proactive repayment and budgeting essential.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

I have credit card debt I can't get rid of - should I use my savings to pay it off?

Use higher-return savings to pay down higher-interest credit card debt to reduce interest costs and relieve financial burden.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Need to Get Out of My Marriage. Something Expensive And Pointless Is Standing in My Way.

I want a divorce, but I am broke! Pretty much literally. I just have a bunch of credit card debt that my entire paycheck goes to, and a small savings that we're currently depleting for marriage counseling. I would gladly just give all that cash to my partner for first and last on a separate apartment. We don't share any of our debt, except for the condo and a car,
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fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Debit Cards Are Taking Over

Debit card use in the U.S. has risen as consumers and companies shift from credit, driven by regulation, bank incentives, high interest rates, and marketing.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I have a 6-figure job and $25,000 in credit card debt. I fell victim to lifestyle creep, and inflation doesn't help.

A 27-year-old marketing professional carries $25,000 in credit card debt despite a six-figure salary due to lifestyle creep and new expenses.
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from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

With $90,460 in Debt, What Is The Realistic Path Out?

23-year-old bartender faces multiple credit card balances, a high car payment, and tight monthly budget on $3,000–$6,000 monthly income.
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E-Commerce
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Thinking of switching to a 0pc interest-free credit card? Here's how to avoid the most common mistakes

Have a financial plan before switching credit card providers.
Credit card debt can quickly accumulate, making it hard to manage due to high interest rates.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

We racked up lots of debt and want to know if a HELOC is the best way to tackle it

A HELOC can help consolidate debt with lower interest rates and greater flexibility, but caution is necessary due to potential risks.
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from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Beyond Budgeting: 6 Strange Yet Powerful Tactics for $20K+ Debt Relief

High interest credit card debt is a significant burden for millions of Americans, necessitating innovative tactics for management and relief.
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fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Here are the most common financial regrets Americans have: 'I should have invested in a lakefront cottage instead'

Many Americans regret financial decisions leading to debt, lack of savings, and living beyond their means.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Amex's Gen Z and millennial cardholders are bucking industrywide trends, CEO says

Gen Z and millennial American Express cardholders demonstrate better fiscal responsibility than older generations despite studies showing high credit card debt levels.
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