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Five years ago, Taylor Gothard, 41, and his spouse found themselves staring at $100,000 in credit card debt spread out over 17 maxed-out credit cards. When it comes to debt like this, they’re not ...

Maxed-out credit cards aren't just frustrating; they're financially dangerous. When your balances bump up against your credit limits, interest piles on faster, the monthly minimum payments increase ...

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Credit card debt reached a record high in November 2023, highlighting the economic pressures consumers face as they increasingly rely on credit cards amid rising costs. Maxing out a credit card can ...

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Maxing out a credit card means charging purchases on it until the balance is at the card's credit limit. In addition to potentially costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars in interest on the high ...

In April 2025, Freedom Debt Relief reviewed data from tens of thousands of people actively looking for help with their debt. The numbers might be surprising. About one in four has at least one account ...

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With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...