Consumer credit card debt shrinks again in July -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Consumer credit card debt fell by more than $4 billion in July, a record 22nd straight monthly drop, according to the latest Federal Reserve data.

Credit card debt fell again in July for 23rd straight month -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Good news for consumer debt but bad news for the U.S. economy: Credit card use fell in July for 23rd straight month, the Federal Reserve just ...

National Debt Relief Program Discusses Credit Card Debt Consolidation -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - 09/08/10) - Credit card debt relief and consolidation is helping today as consumers cope with massive amounts of personal debt during this time of economic uncertainty. Collectively, the U.S. government, the state governments, corporate America and American consumers have accumulated the biggest mountain of debt in the history of the world. This massive debt ...

Expert: In U.S., Student Loans Trump Credit Card Debt -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Americans now owe more in student loan debt than they do for all credit card debt, according to a recent report published by the financial aid information website FinAid.org. Host Michel Martin talks to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of the research, about why student loan debt has hit a record high

Student loan debt now surpasses credit card debt in the US -Tue, 07 Sep 2010

Student loan debt has exceeded the nation's credit card debt, according to the Federal Reserve's G.19 Consumer Credit June report. and nbsp; Student debt has reached more than $830 billion and mdash; $665 billion from federal student loans an...

Credit Card Consolidation: Tips on Consolidating Credit Card Debt -Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Credit card consolidation programs can help many individuals lower their credit card debt and consolidate into a single and more affordable program. It?s a smart idea, to pay off your credit card debt with one loan that has a low interest rate. But according to Bankrate and Helium, here are some things you need to know before you take this route. When transferring debt into one card, make sure ...

Reporter looking for people who have struggled with credit card debt -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

We all know about the danger of credit card debt. Are you in over your head? Is the debt a result of cards you opened while in college? If so, reporter Doug Roorbach wants to hear from you. Contact him at droorbach@oleantimesherald.com.

NFL credit card returns, but APRs remain unchanged -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Interest rates on new credit card offers were unchanged, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report, following the return of the NFL Extra Points Rewards credit card.

Credit Card Use Falls For 23rd Month In Row -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Consumer borrowing fell again in July as households cut back on their credit card use for a 23rd consecutive month, adding more drag on an economy struggling to mount a sustained rebound.

Even as Consumer Credit Card Balances Drop, Repay Debt, Says Freedom Debt Relief Exec -Wed, 08 Sep 2010

As CARD Act takes effect, Freedom Debt Relief suggests consumers pay off debt, avoid overconfidence