Midway through the first quarter of 2026, American households are carrying record-breaking credit card debt. Once a quick and easy fix for simple expenses, it has had to turn into a financial lifeline ...

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Total household debt in the U.S. increased by $185 billion in the second quarter to reach $18.39 trillion, according to the most-recent New York Fed report. Mortgage balances, auto loan balances and ...

Credit card debt is often the most costly type of debt Americans can take on, largely due to the incredibly high interest rates many cards carry. On top of credit card debt being at a record high, the ...

The Federal Reserve made headlines again this week when it decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% during its July meeting. The decision to hold rates steady ...

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Some states give creditors less time to sue over credit card debt. Here's where the deadlines are shortest.

Freedom Debt Relief reports on defending against credit card debt lawsuits: know your rights, gather evidence, and consider ...