Articles Posted in Credit Card Debt

At Liviakis Law Firm, you will find answers to your questions about whether or not filing for bankruptcy will eliminate your credit card debt. Most people have unsecured and secured debt. Unsecured debt is debt that is not tied to any property. Medical bills, utility bills, personal loans, and credit cards are all considered unsecured…

When the economy takes a turn downward, many people have to make changes to both what they purchase and how they purchase it. Many Americans have begun to make a budget in order to better manage finances. But for necessary expenses, some turn more heavily to credit cards. Credit cards can be a tool to…

The recent economic downturn has forced many Americans to turn to other ways to pay for everyday items instead of cash. One common payment method people turn to is credit cards. But with an increasing use of credit cards without an increasing income to pay off the balance, many Americans have experienced an increase in…

With the downturn in the economy in the last several years many Americans ended up increasing their debt load just to get by. This included not paying off mortgages or increasing credit card debt. However, according to a recent monthly report on debt, the amount of credit card debt and mortgage debt owed has dropped…

Residents of California often turn to credit cards when finances get tight. With the recent downturn in the economy, many turned to credit cards for expenses they used to only use cash for. With this shift, many saw an increase in their credit card debt over the last few years. But first quarter figures show…

Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in California resident’s life. One of the main issues in divorce is the division of assets. However, many do not think about another item that must be divided: credit card debt. With the recent economic times, many Americans have ended up relying more heavily on credit…

This recent economic downturn has forced many individuals to turn to alternative ways to pay for everyday items such as groceries and gas aside from cash. The most common alternative, unfortunately, was for people to turn to credit cards. This led to an increase in credit card debt for most individuals during this time period.…

The recent economic times have led many Californians to rely more heavily on credit cards. But this increasing reliance on credit cards can lead to an increase in credit card debt. One of the biggest downfalls of credit card debt is that carrying a balance on a credit card can affect your credit score in…

The economic downturn of recent years has led many Americans to rely on their credit cards more often to pay for every day expenses. But, an increase in the use of credit cards can lead to other financial issues for an individual or family. Credit card debt is often cited as a reason by many…

The holiday season can be one of the greatest revenue producing times of the year for most retailers. But for consumers, the holidays generally mean a substantial increase in credit card debt. Many Americans are facing substantial credit card debt these days in the wake of the recession. The Visa payment processing company saw a…