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Unemployment was historically low and consumer confidence was at an 18-year high in 2018, but, even with jobs and positive feelings about the economy, consumers didn’t give their credit card debt a rest, according to a new report from Experian, the consumer credit reporting company. In fact, the c...

College students are racking up student loan debt at record levels, but, when it comes to college students and credit cards, it turns out they are pretty cautious spenders. That’s the good news! A Sallie Mae report found that nearly two-thirds of college students pay their credit card balance ...

Big risks possible with ‘deferred interest’ credit cards The next time you’re offered a “great deal” on a credit card that puts off interest payments until months or years later, it might be best to just walk away. Popular at mall shops, appliance and furniture stores and big box retailers...