Credit Card Debt

The amount of money U.S. consumers owe to credit card companies reached almost $900 billion at the end of 2018 according to a recent report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which means that the total revolving debt in the United States is now more than...

Many people in Oregon and across the country are struggling with the growing weight of credit card debt. Nationwide, Americans owe more than $1 trillion on their credit cards. During the second quarter of 2019, American consumers accumulated an additional $35.6...

Many people in Oregon are struggling with a growing debt burden because they are unable to pay off their credit cards every month. Analysts advise that credit card debt can be particularly dangerous to carry over a long period due to the high interest rates that come...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that over 70 million people in Oregon and the rest of the United States have had interactions with debt collectors. During these interactions, 25% of the debtors have felt threatened. However, people should learn about...

Those who have credit card debt pay an average interest rate of 18%. However, Oregon residents and others who have poor credit could pay as much as 25% interest on a revolving balance. One way to avoid paying interest altogether is to pay down a balance by the...

Young people in Oregon and across the country are facing an increasing debt burden. According to statistics from the New York Fed Consumer Credit Panel and Equifax, people between the ages of 18 and 29 owe $1.05 trillion in debt. While student loans comprise a...

Consumers in Oregon and across the U.S. are increasing their use of credit cards, according to a new report by CompareCards.com. In fact, the website found that Portland residents have the 10th highest credit card balance average in the country. For the report,...

For business owners in Oregon and throughout America, credit cards make it possible to stay liquid. They can also provide a company with the capital it needs without having to ask for a traditional business loan. However, if a business isn't generating enough revenue,...

Debtors in Oregon may try to settle their credit card debt for less than what they currently owe. They can choose to do so either on their own or with the help of a debt settlement company. However, there is no guarantee that credit card companies will agree to reduce...