Category: Credit Card Debt

Credit cards can be considered a blessing and a curse depending on the situation. Some Tennessee residents may value having a card when they may need a little extra time to pay off an expense, and others may dread getting their bill each month due to having accumulated a considerable amount of credit card debt.

Most Tennessee consumers have credit cards, and many of them are able to pay them off at the end of each month. Each generation has a different approach to financial security and making prudent money decisions, and some of the younger generations are carrying a significant amount of credit card debt. Statistics indicate that Generation

Every financial situation is unique, and while most people have and use credit cards, the way that debt is accumulated differs from person to person. In Tennessee and elsewhere, many assume that when a person is struggling to manage his or her credit card debt it is a result of an emergency or unexpected expense,

First there’s the outfit that will be perfect for the job interview. Then, the kids need new clothes for school. Before long, the little things combine with the bigger things and the Tennessee resident finds him or herself facing overwhelming credit card debt. Many individuals discover that credit card debt can quickly become a problem.

The so-called millennial generation has been described in multiple ways, and “financially savvy” would have been one such descriptor. Unfortunately for Tennessee residents of a certain age, those days are apparently over, with credit card debt showing a sharp rise among millennials. In an uncertain economy, there are multiple tactics millennials can use to overcome

Many Tennessee consumers use their credit cards to pay for daily purchases, including everything from groceries to gas to clothes. Because people use these cards so often, it is easy to see how a person’s debt could accumulate quickly, perhaps at a rate that surprised the consumer. Studies have found that a significant number of

Tennessee college students often struggle with finances, with many of them juggling full class loads and part-time jobs. Because money is tight for students, many of them rely on credit cards for daily purchases. This is trend that is becoming a serious issue as many of these college students end up graduating with a significant

Most Tennessee consumers have credit cards, and many people use them for daily purchases, including groceries, clothes and much more. For many, their credit card is their option for emergency funding in case of an unexpected situation, such as an injury or other types of expenses they cannot pay for. Because of these reasons and

With a strong economy and low levels of unemployment, consumer confidence is high. This leads to increased spending, which may leave some consumers with a large amount of credit card debt. Rising levels of credit card debt are especially concerning considering that most people in Tennessee received smaller tax refunds or no refunds at all,

When a person is unable to manage his or her debt, it can often result in various negative consequences, including calls from creditors, accumulating interest and even wage garnishment. Credit card debt is one of the most common types of consumer debt, and many people with credit cards have accumulated balances that are far beyond