The holidays tend to be a time when people spend a lot of money, and that can accumulate significant credit card debt. While many can pay those debts back over time, doing so costs more when interest is at play. Sometimes, problems come up, like having hours cut at...
Credit Card Debt
Top reasons for major credit card debt
It's certainly possible to use credit cards without having any real debt at all. As long as you only spend as much as you earn -- or less -- every month, then you can pay it off at the end of the month. Most cards don't have any fees if you do this, so it's not that...
Spike in credit card debt veers near pre-recession levels
A consumer finance web site has reported that consumers in Arkansas and nationwide racked up an impressive $33.4 billion ticket in total credit card debt in the second quarter of 2016. The rapid pace of credit card debt accumulation puts the consumer population on a...
Increased credit card use may indicate new bankruptcy increase
The use of credit cards is increasing in Arkansas and nationwide, and more consumers are missing payments, according to reports issued by Synchrony Financial, the largest distributor of retail store credit cards. Economic experts view this as a sign of an oncoming...

