Even households long considered financially secure are feeling the pressure.

The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Americans heading into the new year may want to take a closer look at their credit cards as holiday spending bills come due and consumer debt continues to climb. U.S. consumer ...

Credit card debt can be embarrassing. Interest rates are often sky-high. A maxed-out card might feel like a symbol of poor choices or lax financial discipline. And card debt is especially embarrassing ...

Having trouble trying to figure out how the U.S. consumer is doing lately? You aren’t alone. Now, the increasing migration of consumer lending to less-visible parts of the financial system is only ...

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CEO Charles Bradley reported that the year has proceeded as expected with the exception of more modest growth than initially hoped, stating, "We've had some growth, but very what we call modest growth ...

For consumers managing credit card debt, here’s how to research options and avoid promises that may not deliver – like someone claiming to repair bad credit overnight. The Texas Office of the Consumer ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A program called Driven to Success is helping people with low to moderate incomes buy a car, which is often essential in getting and keeping a job. Karen Delgado is a walking success ...

The numbers: Total U.S. consumer credit surged in October, rising by $19.2 billion compared a $3.2 billion gain in the prior month, the Federal Reserve said Friday. This was the fastest pace since ...