Articles Posted in Credit Card Debt

Many people find themselves falling into the trap of only making the minimum payments on their credit cards. This might seem like a smart move, as it allows for more cash flow in the short term. However, only making these minimum payments can lead to long-term financial problems. The main issue is that a large…

The belief that it is better to have it now and pay for it later leads millions of Americans to buy things they can’t afford, only to leave themselves crippled with debt. There is a saying that unsecured debt is a perpetual cycle of debt. Otherwise known as the “credit card trap”, many people find…

According to Experian, the average credit card debt per borrower is $4,858. That’s not a small amount. The average interest rate on credit cards is around 15 percent, which means that the average credit card debt can cost you almost $1,000 in interest payments alone. If you’re carrying a balance on your credit cards and…

From data released from the Survey of Consumer Finances conducted by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the average amount of debt for most families is around $5,700, with 41% of households carrying some form of debt. The average amount of credit card debt for households for those with revolving balances is around $9,300. Even more consistent…

There are a few reasons why your credit score may be low. First, you may not have established credit yet. Credit scores are based heavily on your credit history, e.g. loans you have taken, expensive items you have purchased, etc. If you have little or no credit, it will be difficult to have much of…

Wage garnishment is legal order in which your employer is required to deduct money from your salary and wages to be paid to a creditor. Wage garnishment orders can demand portions of your paycheck for resolving debts like spousal/child support, student loan debts or payments due to a credit card company. However, it can only…

Credit card debt is a billion-dollar problem in America. Large credit card debt is always a cause of concern for an individual. Thus, a lot of people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to remove their credit card debt quickly and with minimal repayment of debts owed. What are the possible consequences of having credit card…

A common bankruptcy myth is that filing bankruptcy will ruin your credit for the future. The truth is, many people find their overall credit starts improving following a bankruptcy. While bankruptcy will be recorded on your credit score for up to ten years, it is not the end of the road for obtaining credit. You…

Credit card debt is a significant problem in the United States. Americans owed over a trillion dollars in credit card debt in 2019. The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 put federal rules and regulations on the use of debit cards. Financial institutions have lost income due to excessive bank fees no…

People are often hesitant about filing bankruptcy because of what it will do to their credit. They know that a bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for ten years. They should also consider that being behind in their payments can cause a negative impact on their credit report. Things like late payments, over the…