Credit Card Debt Articles

Ready to tackle your credit card balances? Here's how to break it down and know which one to pay off first.

Getting rid of credit card debt without paying anything is very rare, but you might be able to repay less than the full amount. Our expert explains.

Credit card issuers can raise your interest rate, but there are rules they need to follow. Find out more.

Creditors can’t come after you forever. Their power has an expiration date called the statute of limitations.

Getting close to your credit limit? Already there? Here’s what happens next, and how to get it back under control.

A proposed 10% cap on credit card rates might not help as much as it seems. Here’s what you can do instead.

There’s good and bad with balance transfer cards. Learn the details that can help you choose whether to use them.

Credit card minimum payments can keep you in debt for decades. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.

See the pros and cons of using a 401(k) loan to pay off credit card debt, plus possible alternatives.

You can bounce back from a credit card charge-off. Here's how to get started.

Can’t cover credit card minimum payments? Here are your options for dealing with debt you can't pay.

Credit utilization can be a vital indicator of your credit health. Here's how to use it for a mid-year credit check-up.

Learn payment methods and debt management techniques for paying off credit card debt faster and for less money.

Unemployment can throw a wrench in your financial plans. Debt relief could help you get back on your feet.

Your credit card balance isn’t all that matters. Learn what else adds to the pressure with credit card debt.

Follow these tips when opening a new credit card to save money, raise your credit score, and maximize your rewards.

Paying off your credit cards? Congrats! Here’s how that could impact your credit score for the better.

Debt settlement could be the right financial move, even if your credit score drops along the way.

Credit card forgiveness can happen through bankruptcy or debt settlement. Debt settlement means negotiating a lower payoff for your credit card debt.

The Fed’s new policy might affect your credit card debt. Find out how and what…

Nothing beats the feeling of getting rid of credit card debt. Here are six fast ways to do it.

Tired of constant collection calls? Here's how to get them to stop, and when it’s a good idea.

Different times call for different spending strategies. Here are the best ways to use credit cards in a recession.

Community property is a legal term for assets and debts acquired in a marriage. Learn how community property rules could impact divorce and inheritance.

Not sure whether a secured or unsecured card is right for you? Here’s how to make the right choice.

See how to pay less in credit card interest without waiting for Fed rate cuts.