Shoppers will spend more this holiday season, still wary of debt

The majority of consumers say they're in a position to spend…

Tips for avoiding post-holiday debt

However, while many are now more cautious about how they deal…

Many elderly people dying with considerable debt

Nearly 40 percent of retired Americans have accumulated significant…

Consumers are eager to avoid credit card debt for holidays

Because of the concerns that come from adding to one's credit…

Merchants may begin offering discounts to some credit card users

Interchange fees, which credit networks charge for everything…

Retailer credit cards carry significantly higher interest rates than traditional accounts

However, a new study found that these accounts typically have…

American Express says lenders uncertain about economy

American Express said the current economic climate, in which…

Most consumers will avoid credit card debt this holiday season

Only 27.6 percent of consumers said they will use their credit…

Chase says October charge offs lowest in a year

The total charge offs Chase dealt with in October reached the…

Lenders offering greater rewards on credit card debt this holiday season

Most major lenders say they will soon enact greater rewards…