Credit One Bank agreed to a $10.2 million settlement after almost five years of litigation with a group of California district attorneys. The suit alleged that the bank's vendors made harassing phone ...

As 2025 winds down, many households are feeling the effects of another expensive year. Credit card APRs remain firmly above 22% on average, and the holiday spending season is already pushing balances ...

With federal oversight in retreat, deep-pocketed collection companies are aggressively pursuing down-and-out consumers who are struggling with record levels of credit card debt. Meanwhile, consumer ...

Debt management programs can lead to lower rates on credit cards, waive late fees, and bring delinquent accounts current to stop collection activity, according to GreenPath Financial Wellness. Buzz ...

Complaints about aggressive debt collection have skyrocketed in recent months, federal data shows, a sign that more Americans are falling behind on credit cards and medical bills. The rise in ...

According to a recent Bankrate survey, 46% of respondents said they carry a credit card balance from month to month. NPR's Life Kit debunks some common myths and gives advice about credit card debt.