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U.S. Consumers Cut Back on Credit Card Use

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:56:07 +0000

Americans cut back on using their credit cards in March, suggesting many were reluctant to take on high-interest debt to make purchases.

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Credit Card Delinquencies at a 19-Year Low [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Tighter restrictions and smarter consumers shake down to fewer credit card delinquencies these days, according to a new report.

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A Credit Score Without Credit Cards [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:52 +0000

You could soon be earning a credit score, good or bad, without owning a credit card or mortgage.

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Big Error At Major Credit Agencies, Report Says [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:28 +0000

The Fed says one in five consumer have an error on their credit report. Five percent had an error serious enough to lead them to pay more to borrow to finance a house or a car.

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$200 Million Credit Card Crime Ring Busted

David Matthau — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:36:33 +0000

Federal agents in four states - including New Jersey – arrested 13 people today for allegedly creating thousands of phony identities that were used to steal more than $200 million in merchandise and cash.

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A Measure To Block Credit Card Swipe Fees [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:38:25 +0000

A measure is advancing in Trenton that would stop merchants from adding a swipe fee when you purchase something with a credit card.

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Will You Stop Using Your Credit Card Because of Swipe Fees? [POLL]

Ray Rossi — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:03:22 +0000

Now that merchants can tag an extra fee on top of a purchase you make with a credit card, all due to a class action settlement last July between credit card companies, banks and merchants…do you feel it’s best just to buy with cash, or pay by check?

Me…no!

I’d just be more aware of who tacks on the extra fee and who doesn’t

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Young Adults Struggle With Credit Card Debt [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:17:25 +0000

A new study shows those in their 20's and 30's are racking up credit card debt at a higher rate than older consumers.

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Consumer Borrowing Hits Record High

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:06:50 +0000

Americans swiped their credit cards more often in October and borrowed more to attend school and buy cars.

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Average Credit Card Debt Up

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:08:25 +0000

Americans cranked up their use of credit cards in the third quarter, racking up more debt than a year ago, while also being less diligent about making payments on time, an analysis of consumer-credit data shows.

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