If you’re carrying high-interest credit card debt and hoping that next month things will get better—you’re not alone. But here’s the hard truth: waiting to deal with your debt can cost you far more than taking action now. In today’s economy, with interest rates climbing and inflation driving up the cost of living, every …
You’ve probably heard about the Big Beautiful Bill that just passed—touted as a major step toward stabilizing the economy. But behind the headlines, many middle-class American families are already starting to feel the squeeze. If you’ve noticed your grocery bill going up, healthcare deductibles rising, or your credit card balance growing faster than usual—you’re …
Credit card companies are very good at one thing: keeping you in debt. In 2025, with rising interest rates, record inflation, and economic instability from tariffs and layoffs, the last thing most Americans need is another financial trap. But that’s exactly what many credit card issuers are hoping you’ll fall into. Let’s pull back the …
In the latest sign of rising financial strain, Klarna—one of the world’s largest “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services—has reported a net loss of $99 million in Q1 of 2025, more than double its losses from the same period last year. Even more concerning: Klarna’s customer credit losses rose to $136 million, a sharp indicator …
If it feels like your paycheck doesn’t go as far as it used to, you’re not imagining things. In 2025, the cost of living has reached record highs, and many Americans are turning to credit cards just to cover the basics. Between inflated grocery prices, skyrocketing rent, rising gas and utility costs, and stagnant wages, …
Getting into credit card debt is easy. Paying it off is another story. If you find yourself carrying more debt than you should, you aren’t alone. Dealing with monthly bills and life’s unexpected expenses make getting out of credit card debt seem like an impossible task. If you’re trying to reduce your U.S. credit card …
Consumer debt as of the end of 2019 was $14 trillion. That was before coronavirus and the current growing number of people filing for unemployment. Currently, people are amassing even more credit card debt as unemployed people are using credit cards to pay rent, utilities, and a host of other things during the COVID-19 stay-at-home mandate. …
According to statistics, over 60% of American households hold credit cards, with the average debt being $6,194. While not ideal, credit card debt of $6,194 might not be unmanageable if you aren’t burdened with a lot of other debt. However, what if your credit card debt is more than this? What if you have multiple lines of …
Are you struggling each month to pay credit card bills that carry outrageous interest rates? It can feel as if you’ll never pay off your balance. Is there anything legal that an honest, hardworking person can do to get a lower credit card interest rate? Fortunately, there is. In fact, there are a number of …
The American people are falling deeper into debt. The United States total credit card debt now exceeds $1 trillion. While credit card debt ranks below mortgages, auto, and student loans, lenders view credit card debt as the worst of the group. You cannot build equity with a credit card like a home or vehicle. Student loans …
