Five years ago, Taylor Gothard, 41, and his spouse found themselves staring at $100,000 in credit card debt spread out over 17 maxed-out credit cards. When it comes to debt like this, they’re not ...

Credit card debt is an embarrassment to many Americans. It is especially embarrassing, apparently, to people who earn a lot.

I've seen plenty of financially responsible people max out a credit card. Whatever the reason, the moment you swipe and hit that limit, things change. And not just in ways you can see. Sure, you know ...

Credit card balances that never seem to shrink are usually a math problem, not a moral failing. When interest rates on ...

Credit card debt reached a record high in November 2023, highlighting the economic pressures consumers face as they increasingly rely on credit cards amid rising costs. Maxing out a credit card can ...

Maxing out a credit card means charging purchases on it until the balance is at the card's credit limit. In addition to potentially costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars in interest on the high ...