Once you've paid off your credit card debt, avoid carrying a balance again. Make a monthly plan for how much you can afford to charge on your credit card and pay it off in full when the bill comes due ...

However, Republicans argue that state regulators are capable of handling consumer complaints without federal oversight.

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By the end of 2024, Americans’ credit card debt reached an all-time high of $1.21 trillion—up $45 billion from the previous quarter and 7.3% higher than in 2023. A major factor in this increase was ...

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