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Student loan delinquencies surge, sending credit scores plunging for borrowers
A new report from the New York Federal Reserve found that while Americans' credit card debt is falling, an uptick in student loan delinquencies is causing credit scores to decline. The…
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Travel experts break down the top credit cards to maximize summer vacation savings
The busy summer travel season will soon get underway at a time when consumer wallets continue to be stretched. Spending…
Americans’ credit card and household debt reach all-time high
Americans' household debt levels, including credit card debt, rose to new all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2024, according…
What would be the impact of a credit card interest rate cap?
New legislation in Congress that was introduced by an unlikely duo of senators seeks to impose a credit card interest…
Josh Hawley, Bernie Sanders propose capping credit card interest rates at 10%
A new bipartisan bill introduced by a pair of senators would cap credit card interest rates in an effort to…
Capital One customers not getting payments amid outage
Capital One said it's experiencing a technical outage that's keeping customers from getting payments. The issue is tied to a…
How credit card swipe fees are affecting shoppers
Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of household…
US credit card defaults soar to highest level in 14 years
Experts are sounding the alarm over a new report indicating credit card loan defaults soared this year, warning the dam…
Consumer watchdog warns companies against devaluing credit card rewards, launches tool to avoid scams
A federal consumer watchdog is warning that certain credit card companies may be illegally devaluing accrued rewards such as points…
Credit card usage is up as inflation continues to rise
Inflation has steadily been rising in recent years. The Consumer Price Index — a major measure of inflation — rose…
Walmart, Capital One end exclusive consumer credit card agreement
Capital One and Walmart announced Friday that they ended the agreement that made Capital One the exclusive issuer of Walmart's…
Financial dangers of store credit cards can be ‘severe,’ expert warns
Nearly every store has rewards credit cards available for customers, but not all the offers add up to major savings.…
Consumers discouraged by high interest rates and deteriorating financial health: study
Consumer satisfaction is taking a dip in the wake of high interest rates, driven up by inflation and the remnants…