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...

Household debt can be a constant worry for many Americans, who agonize over how they’ll cover everything from daily bus fares to their rent or mortgage. The good news is that fewer households have debt, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bad news: The households that do have bi...