At one time or another, many consumers have fallen behind on paying their bills. For the working poor, unemployed and underemployed, the struggle to get out of debt can be a daily challenge. At the ...

(WSPA) – Personal debt in the US has reached an all-time high of nearly 18 trillion dollars. For credit card debt alone, delinquency rates are at a 14-year high. If you’re struggling, it’s crucial to ...

Americans are carrying more than $1.23 trillion in collective credit card debt as of late 2025, at a time when average credit card APRs also hover above 20%. And, as the interest charges are tacked on ...

When you owe money, it's not unusual for your debt to be assigned to a debt collector. Once that happens, debt collectors might start contacting you on a regular basis in an effort to get paid. But ...

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Falling behind on credit card payments can be stressful, but it's a common issue that many cardholders face, especially now that credit card interest rates are sitting at a record high. And, if you ...