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Addressing credit card debt with a bankruptcy filing

Many people in New York are able to make their monthly credit card payments, even as they carry thousands of dollars in balances on the ...

$1 trillion in credit card debt in America

There are many different indicators that economists keep track of to measure the so-called “health” of the national economy. Credit card debt is one such ...

Credit card debt in America now close to 2007 high mark

Debt accumulated on credit cards is one of the most common reasons for Americans to file for bankruptcy. Now, according to a recent report, accumulated ...

US residents have rising credit card debt vs. savings ratios

One way to measure the health of an individual or household’s financial health is to look at the ratio of debt to savings. This is ...

Credit card debt and living expenses in America increasing

Sometimes, a person in Long Island has no choice but to put a purchase on a credit card. For some, it may be an unexpected ...

Americans are no strangers to credit card debt

Credit cards may have gotten many people in Long Island through a tough financial time, when an unexpected expense arose that they otherwise could not ...

What is a credit card charge off and how does it affect you?

Long Island residents facing substantial credit card debt may wish that someday it could just be wiped away altogether. And, should they face a credit ...

Credit card debt settlement may be an option for some debtors

Some residents of Long Island may find that using a credit card is very tempting. After all, not only do credit cards allow individuals to ...

Secured cards could help Long Island residents after bankruptcy

Although some Long Island residents may understand that filing for bankruptcy can negatively affect their credit score, what they may not know is that it ...

Credit card debt settlement scams

It can be easy for New Yorkers to face a financial crisis. For many people, a simple setback can result in very serious financial consequences. ...