Many things can cause you to run up credit card debt, but not all of those reasons are bad. You may have to rely on credit to pay for life's necessities. This might be due to a layoff or a medical condition. When emergencies happen, your credit cards can be a...
Credit Card Debt
Financial challenges involving credit cards require attention
Credit card debt isn't something that you should carry from one month to the next. Instead, you should try to pay the balance off every month. While it is understandable that this isn't always possible, it is a good goal to have. Of course, there is a chance that...
Investing with credit is a risky behavior for consumers
Credit card debt can be something that holds you back or helps you as you improve your life. You might take on debt in the short-term to buy furniture for a new home or place your purchases on a card to reap the rewards of cash-back offers. There are downsides to...
Too much debt: How to know when you’re in over your head
Most people have some amount of credit card debt. The issue isn't really that people have debt, though, it's that so many people have too much. As someone who likes to carry a balance for the purpose of raising your credit, you know that it can be dangerous if you...