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New report finds high percentage of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings
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A third of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, poll finds
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Would you date someone with credit card debt? Here's what Americans say
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This Week In Credit Card News: Credit Card Debt Still At Record Levels
Americans Struggle With Record Credit Card Debt U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, growing from $770 billion in the first quarter of 2021 and the share of active credit card holders making just minimum payments rose to 10.75%, the highest percentage ever in data going back to 2012. [ The Guardian]
Why Transferring Credit Card Debt Won’t Pay It Off
A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.
Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: New York Federal Reserve
Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Study finds many Americans have more credit card debt than savings
Its tough news on inflation and according to a new Bankrate survey. One-third of Americans say they have more credit card debt than emergency savings. Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg Mcbride explains the study's findings.
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