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Financial Emergency: One in Three Americans Max Out Credit Cards for Survival
Debt.com’s survey shows 45% rely on credit due to price increases, exposing fragile finances.
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Debt.com Finds One-Third of Divorced Americans Blame Their Separation on Credit Card Debt and Hidden Spending
The third annual survey reveals how debt affects divorce decisions and credit impact.
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Identity Theft Crimes are on the Rise with Nearly 50% Reporting Being Victims in 2023
December is Identity Theft Awareness Month, and for the past three years, Debt.com has polled Americans about the most common crime in the country. For the first time, almost half of all Americans have been a victim of identity theft.
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Survey Finds Inflation Still Top of Mind For Holiday Shoppers
Debt.com’s latest Holiday Spending Survey shows many will spend more due to inflation and will use credit cards to cover costs.
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Inflation Is Making Us Sick, Physically and Financially
Debt.com’s annual survey shows Americans are falling behind on their medical bills – and even forgoing medical care.
IN THE MEDIA
How to get cash from a credit card
March 8, 2024
“Sometimes, these offers only apply if you use the check to transfer a balance to that particular card,”
“If you deposit the check into your bank account, you could be paying upwards of 20% interest plus fees.”
My wife and I are selling our $1 million rental property. Should we pay off our $7,000 monthly mortgage — or invest the proceeds?
March 6, 2024
“In general, you should have zero-tolerance for paying interest rates. Why pay someone else for the privilege of using their money? Especially if you have that same sum available,”
“If you don’t have an emergency fund that can cover at least three months of your household expenses, you should build that up first,” he added. “Life is unpredictable, and the last thing you need is an accident, illness, or layoff that month after you pay off your home.”
Red flags of peer-to-peer lending
March 6, 2024
“If you’re fed up with bank fees, you’ll really hate P2P loans,”
“On top of the interest rate you’ll pay, there’s the origination fee, which can be as low as 1 percent but as high as 8 percent. That’s much more than a bank or credit union will charge you for a personal loan.”
Tips for Couples Talking About Money
February 14, 2024
“You should talk about money, lifestyle, goals and dreams,” he said. “Because (money) affects your dreams, and if you go into a relationship with debt, your dreams may be altered.”
How Baby Boomers Stay Free of Credit Card Debt
February 5, 2024
“They’re not usually the type to download the latest hot app, but they have become more comfortable with online budgeting programs that safely do the heavy lifting for you,” said Dvorkin. “Many banks and credit unions are also getting in on the act, offering many budgeting tools on their websites. There’s literally no excuse for not budgeting — because a computer will do the math for you.”
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