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Couple with $172K in debt uses credit cards to buy groceries — here’s the 1 mistake Dave Ramsey says is the root of their woes

In the case of Michelle and her husband, Ramsey and Cruze suggest they get a loan from a credit union to pay off the two cars ...

‘Mormon Wives’ star Miranda McWhorter made a $12,849 credit card mistake. Here’s what went wrong and the money lessons you can use

When a creditor sues over unpaid credit card debt, the clock starts ticking. If the defendant fails to respond by the court deadline — usually a few weeks — a default judgment can be entered ...

Bankrate’s Interest Rate Forecast for 2026: See what’s next for mortgage rates, credit card rates, auto loans and more

Everything Americans thought they knew about personal finance was upended when the Federal Reserve started aggressively ...
The Impartial Reporter

Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate in nearly two years

The rise in consumer credit borrowing may be a reflection of everyday costs becoming harder to manage without turning to credit, a charity said.
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Do debt collectors ever stop? What delinquent borrowers should know

Debt collectors rarely disappear on their own. Old balances can be sold, resold, and pursued in different ways for years, ...

Retirees should use these 3 strategies to get rid of debt in 2026, experts say

Elevated interest rates and high living costs continue to strain retiree budgets as we head into 2026. A recent AARP study ...
The Motley Fool

The Average American Has This Much Debt. How Does Yours Compare?

Paying down debt is the top money goal for many Americans heading into 2026. But "being in debt" can mean very different things depending on the household. For some, it's about getting rid of ...
Barron's

CoreWeave Debt Deal Scooped Up By Investors. The Stock Is Dropping Again.

CoreWeave stock dropped after the cloud-computing company said Monday it was issuing $2 billion in debt that can be converted into shares. On Tuesday, it increased the planned issue to $2.25 billion ...
CNBC

With credit card debt at a record high, these balance transfer cards matter more than ever

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...
Forbes

Why Debt Collectors Have Declared Open Season On Consumers

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...
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The True Cost Of The American Dream: $1.8 Million In Lifetime Debt

On average, Americans will spend close to $2 million dollars on major debt payments before their life ends. That staggering figure, according to an eye-opening study, represents every car loan, ...
Newsweek

How Your Credit Card Debt Compares With Other Americans

Total U.S. credit card debt rose to $1.23 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $24 billion from the previous quarter and up about 50 percent over the past five years, according to the ...