Get Out of Debt
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Are there more debit cards or credit cards in the U.S.? What’s the percentage of credit card fraud? The answer to one of those questions will surprise you. Satisfy your inner nerd and find out how you compare with these credit card stats.
Being in debt sucks. Paying it off can feel intimidating, but it is possible. If you’re struggling with high credit card balances, it’s more than possible to pay off your debt once and for all.
Americans’ collective credit card debt balance hit $930 billion in Q3 2022. That’s a $43 billion jump from the previous quarter. The average cardholder now has more than $6,000 in credit card debt, closing in on 2019’s all-time high. But our debt burden isn’t equally shared. Most Americans have no credit card debt at all.
Whether you’ve dealt with insufficient income and mounting bills for years or face a new, unexpected challenge such as a big medical expense or a lost job, it can be frustrating to watch the interest pile up on your unpaid obligations while wondering how you’re going to make ends meet each month. Fortunately, there are plenty of
An unexpected illness or injury can quickly lead to mounting medical costs. Without an emergency fund, it’s easy to fall into medical debt, hurting your budget and credit score. Fortunately, there are several ways to get medical debt off your credit report. Find out which is best for you.
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