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12% of Americans Had a Credit Card Declined Last Year

Posted on March 16, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

One in ten Americans had a credit card declined last year, but embarrassment is really the least of your worries if it happens to you. Learn why cardholders experienced a declined credit card last year and what you can do to avoid it.

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Past due debt payment have hit an all-time high

Past Due Debt Payments at an All-Time High

Posted on March 2, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

A new report finds that American consumers are breaking records with past due debt payments, while businesses are managing to keep up. If the economy is strong, then why are some many families facing collection accounts and credit damage?

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Which Cities are Home to the Highest Credit Card Debt?

Posted on February 23, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

A study of 25 metropolitan areas in the U.S.Cities shows thoese with the highest credit card debt take longer to pay it off. Is your city on the list?

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Credit cards offering 0 interest on balance transfers could have shorter terms

Big Changes Coming to Credit Cards Offering 0 Interest on Balance Transfers

Posted on February 19, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

As consumer debt levels continue to break records, driven by credit card debt, many households may turn to balance transfer credit cards to consolidate. However, new changes in credit cards offering 0 interest on balance transfers could make this type of consolidation less beneficial.

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Americans are burdened by more consumer credit card debt than ever

What Causes America’s High Credit Card Balances?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Americans have record high credit card balances that are often caused by covering daily expenses to make ends meet. We look at reasons for debt and offer helpful tips on how to achieve a balanced budget so you can avoid credit card debt.

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Good Debt vs Bad Debt

Posted on February 2, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

A new study finds that 2 out of 3 consumers believe they will never be debt free, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing when you consider the difference between good debt vs bad debt. We explain the difference so you can get the right financing for your needs.

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Debt levels continue to push past $1 trillion as credit card use continues to stack up

Credit Card Use Continues to Climb

Posted on January 19, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Consumer credit card use continues to climb, now beating pre-recession levels of spending. Credit card debt increased by 13% in November alone, leading to an all-time high of $1.023 trillion. Here’s what you can do to pay off your debt.

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Balance transfer credit cards allow you to consolidate credit online

How to Use Cash Back Credit Cards

Posted on January 15, 2018 by | April Lewis-Parks (4-minute read)

Experts predict that cash back credit cards may be king in 2018 as more credit card issuers roll out even sweeter reward programs. But if you want to get the most out of cash back incentive programs, you need the right strategy.

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Freezing your credit cards can support debt free living in 2018

4 Essential Steps for Debt Free Living in 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by | Meghan Alard (6-minute read)

If you’ve resolved to live debt free this year, Consolidated Credit has four essential tips for avoiding debt this year. You can also sign up for our Debt Free Living 2018 webinar

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Starbucks may soon offer coffee rewards through a co-branded Visa Chase credit card

Cash Back or Coffee Rewards?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Coffee giant Starbucks announces a new credit card with coffee rewards for java fanatics, but is this is the right choices for caffeine addicts on a budget?

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Millennials Fear Debt More Than Dying

Posted on November 10, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

Death, war, drowning due to sea level rise – all those fears are nothing compared credit card debt for Millennials. So why Millennials fear debt so much?

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Shuffling a credit card balance from one card to another is an easy way to get turned around with debt

Don’t Play the Credit Card Balance Shuffle

Posted on October 23, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

Trying to game the credit system to achieve a higher score can seem like a great idea, but one wrong move could land you in a heap of credit card debt.

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Seniors hold on to more unpaid credit card debt for longer

What is Unpaid Credit Card Debt Costing You?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

Nearly half of Americans carry unpaid credit card balances for more than two years. We calculate the cost of credit card interest charges over two years.

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Using Credit Cards for Everyday Purchases

Posted on April 21, 2017 by | April Lewis-Parks (3-minute read)

A new poll finds more Americans use credit cards for everyday purchases, even when spending less than $5. Is credit the new debit? Should it be?

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Identity Theft Adapts around Smart Cards

Posted on February 27, 2017 by | Meghan Alard (4-minute read)

As identity theft adapts to get around Smart Chip technology in your credit cards, you need to evolve your identity theft protection measures as well.

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Can You Read a Credit Card Agreement?

Posted on September 14, 2016 by | Meghan Alard (3-minute read)

A new study finds most customers can’t understand credit card agreements. We explain what you’re missing and how to get up to speed with your agreement.

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