Soaring Interest Compounds Credit Card Pain for Millions
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Credit card companies are changing the terms of their accounts at a historically high rate, costing Americans millions of dollars.
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With the economy slowing and houses no longer easy sources of cash, a growing number of consumers cannot pay the minimum monthly amount off their credit card debt.
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Consumer borrowing posted an increase of 6.4% in May, reflecting the biggest jump in credit card debt in six months.
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Now the credit-card companies are trying to tack on billions in charges to each other. American Express Co. wants rivals Visa USA Inc.
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Creditors put more pressure on debt-soaked borrowers.
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Consumer borrowing posted a hefty increase in May, reflecting the biggest jump in credit card debt in six months.
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Beware of interest-only mortgages and other extreme loans.
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Gift cards have popular with gift givers, but many arenât aware that they come packed with hidden fees that can nibble away at the initial value of the cards.
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Shoppers are racing from store to store this holiday season, with credit cards clutched tightly in hand and visions of future bills dancing in their heads. One-half of Americans say they worry about the money they owe, and many say they worry most of the time about their overall debts, an Associated Press poll found.
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Personal insolvencies in England and Wales have hit another record high as interest rate rises take their toll on already over-extended households.
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What a surprise -- credit card issuers aren't exactly playing nice.
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Every day, consumers pay untold sums to companies that promise a quick credit fix. Most of the time, that money is wasted.
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Lots of debt could mean tough times ahead.
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Higher customer fees offset rising loan losses and pressure from interest rates and mortgage lending.
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Business & money: Withdrawing money from a cashpoint becoming more expensive, according to new research.
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Credit "piggybacking" has the industry in an uproar.
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Your credit card company might be needlessly costing you thousands.