EditorialCredit card balances have been rising rapidly. But there are ways to navigate the gift-giving season without taking on a lot of new debt. (Till Lauer/The New York Times)
EditorialWhile cash-free means profits for credit card industries and efficiencies for merchants in terms of training workers and managing their time, it isn’t cost-free for everyone. (Allie Sullberg/The New York Times)
EditorialThe stress of carrying card debt through adulthood is linked to poor health, including joint pain or stiffness that interferes with daily activities, a recent study from the University of Missouri found. (Till Lauer/The New York Times)
EditorialTo pay off holiday credit card debt, experts suggest everything from following a three-month repayment plan to selling used clothes and toys or temporarily reducing your 401(k) contributions. (Till Lauer/The New York Times)