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Nation Jun 19

Overdue credit card debt is the highest its been in more than a decade. Here’s what to do if you’re at risk

By Cora Lewis, Associated Press

Economy Jan 12

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Rising prices push many Americans further into credit card debt

Inflation rates fell for the sixth consecutive month, but Americans are still feeling the pinch from higher than usual prices. Many have been forced to pull out their credit cards, even while interest rates on those cards are soaring. Michelle…

By Geoff Bennett, Dorothy Hastings

Economy Aug 15

Why aren’t Millennials racking up credit card debt?

An analysis by The New York Times reported that millennials are taking on fewer mortgage and auto loans than previous generations, and as a result, they use credit cards less than people did at their age in the past.

By Courtney Norris

Economy Aug 14

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Elderly Face Soaring Prices Amid Economic Slump

Among Americans hit hard by the country's economic downturn are senior citizens, who are struggling to pay energy and food bills and reeling from cuts to community services due to budget constraints. Tom Bearden reports from Denver.

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