Three Reasons Why Consumer Debt Falling Is Bad News
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Sure, it sounds great...until you consider the implications. Then it's just terrifying.

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Sure, it sounds great...until you consider the implications. Then it's just terrifying.
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Citibank announced yesterday that it was raising rates on about 20% of its credit card customers. Other credit card companies are doing the same and cutting credit limits.
Chase launched Slate with Blueprint, a new credit that provides users with some flexibility on how balances are repaid.
Chase is offering 25,000 miles on their Chase Travel Rewards Credit Card. No fee for the first year and no caps or blackout periods.
s the banking industry continues to sour, many consumers are turning to non-traditional, alternative financial services. Today, these alternative industries represent a large percentage of the...
Part two of our tips and strategies to help you pay down your credit card and consumer debt.
American Express, Chase, Citibank, and other credit card companies are dropping credit limits which could in itself lower your credit score.
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The statistics that go along with credit card and consumer debt are staggering. But do you know how bad things really are?
Prosper, a PtoP lender that was forced to stop operations 9 months ago by the SEC, finally received approval to begin operations again. The real question though is about the viability of PtoP...
Amex, Chase, Bank of America, and other banks are canceling credit cards, often without notifying the holder in advance. This can result in severe inconvenience to a card holder to who may try to...
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Paying off your credit cards and debt is not always easy, but it is definitely worth the trouble. Here are some tips to help you make the process easier and smoother.
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Everbank
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Flex Funds
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Country Bank for Savings
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TotalBank
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2.81%
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USAA Federal Savings Bank
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3.41%
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US Treasury
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1.51% |
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1.76%
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2.10%
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2.53%
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Wings Financial CU
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