Tag Archives: credit card debt
Credit card debt may be source of depression for older adults
Most people have found themselves complaining about money issues from time to time, but serious financial problems can actually lead to significant physical and mental health issues for many people throughout the state of Florida and beyond. Taking into consideration research findings from a major study, one expert now suggests that the psychological well-being… Read More »
Getting the most out of credit card debt
As countless people have learned the hard way, it’s one thing to know how to use a credit card and another thing to understand how to manage one properly. Thousands upon thousands of individuals have found themselves facing serious financial challenges as a result of accumulating excessive amounts of credit card debt. However, that… Read More »
Holiday credit card debt can lead to financial challenges
With the approaching year’s end and the holidays winding up, many people in Broward County may suddenly find themselves facing a large amount of credit card debt. This is not uncommon since retailers often pull out all the stops to entice shoppers with end-of-year sales and fabulous discounts. Sometimes, people find that they have… Read More »
Two approaches to eliminating credit card debt
Just as teachers often use different techniques to explain concepts to students, financial advisors can typically recommend different ways for clients to eliminate debt. Countless people in Florida and beyond carry consumer debts like credit cards, but do not know the best way to pay off their loans. Fortunately, there are a couple different… Read More »
Amidst financial challenges, Millennials look to each other
The economic crisis of recent years has had profound consequences on places like Broward County, Florida, and others around the country. And just as neighborhoods, cities and whole states have been affected by the recession and housing bubble burst, an entire generation of Americans may have been groomed by the experience. New research suggests… Read More »
Building your credit score after personal bankruptcy
Every year, many people in Fort Lauderdale find debt relief from personal bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy can help in a variety of situations; whether you are struggling with unemployment, have high medical bills, or you have overwhelming credit card debt, bankruptcy can give you the fresh start you are looking for. Despite this, many… Read More »
Credit card company says that consumers are less afraid of debt
As consumers use their credit cards more often, the use of debit cards is declining. This is a reversal of the trend that we saw after the financial crisis in 2008, when $141 billion of credit card spending was shifted to debit cards. When the economy was bad, people paid with debit because they… Read More »
Florida debt relief company owes $9.9M for fraudulent practices
In recent years, many residents of Fort Lauderdale have faced financial challenges. Some of these citizens were able to scale back on their spending and make ends meet. Other people filed for bankruptcy in order to find relief from creditors. Still others hired debt relief companies to help them reduce their credit card debt…. Read More »
Study hints at tough economic situation in Florida
Americans were hit hard by the economic recession, and many Florida residents felt the effects in the housing market, the loss of jobs and the loss of revenue for the construction industry. While the national economy has hinted at a small recovery as numbers stabilize, many in Florida are still feeling the impacts of… Read More »
More credit card offers available to consumers
Money management is difficult, especially in a tough economy. Some Floridians are struggling to pay off credit card debt. Although credit cards can lead to financial disaster if they’re misused, they can provide consumers with rewards as well as the opportunity to build their credit history. For consumers and merchants, credit and debit cards… Read More »