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Consumer borrowing surged for second month in December with credit cards and ... - Washington Post
Consumer borrowing surged for second month in December with credit cards and ...Washington PostWASHINGTON — Americans accelerated their borrowing in December for the second straight month, running up more credit card debt and taking out loans to buy cars and attend school. Consumer borrowing rose by $19.3 billion in December after a $20.4 ...and more »
Why Credit Card Rates Remain So High - Smartmoney.com (blog)
Why Credit Card Rates Remain So HighSmartmoney.com (blog)But new data shows borrowers still pay double-digit rates on one consumer staple — credit cards. The average interest rate credit card holders paid during the fourth quarter 2011 was 12.78%, according to Federal Reserve data released today.and more »
Nashville area's consumer debt level ticks higher - The Tennessean
Nashville area's consumer debt level ticks higherThe TennesseanNeeding a co-signer because you're a high credit risk. » Carrying more than four credit cards. Credit counselors suggest no more than two. Geoff Butterworth “was in a decent place” five years ago. He had a good-paying job as a music teacher at a Smyrna ...and more »
Why you should never pay to apply for a job - Sacramento Bee
Why you should never pay to apply for a jobSacramento BeeBy PAUL MUSCHICK Times are tough, but they aren't tough enough that you should plop down your credit card for the promise of job leads. Here's why. Several companies were accused by federal authorities of duping job seekers into paying for leads for ...and more »
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