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☆ 5 ways to reduce credit card debt ahead of the holiday shopping season
  + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Sharon Epperson | In Sharoneppersoncnbc | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +6 min
But it's also important to consider the rising cost of carrying credit card debt. Overall, credit card debt in the U.S. has reached a staggering record high of $1.03 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The average consumer carries about $6,000 in credit card debt — a 10-year high. While the free credit reports on annualcreditreport.com will not include your credit score, many credit card companies offer their customers a free look at their credit scores. Work with your card issuerIf you don't qualify for a 0% card or personal loan, contact your card issuer and ask for a lower credit card rate.
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☆ Take these 4 steps to recession-proof your credit
  + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Ana Staples | Elizabeth Gravier | Jason Stauffer | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +11 min
Pay down your credit card balancesIf you already have credit card debt, paying it off should become a priority. With credit card interest rates continuing to reach new heights, you don't want to get stuck with credit card debt if a recession hits. The credit utilization ratio, or how much of your available credit you're using, is the second most important credit factor after payment history. For that reason, it's best to get rid of credit card debt as soon as possible. You might also want to consider a 0% APR credit card (like the ones below) if you're anticipating big expenses.
☆ Your rent payments can now help raise your credit score through Experian Boost
  + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Trina Paul | Benji Stawski | Zoe Malin | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +8 min
For the millions of Americans who have a subprime credit score or no credit score at all, being credit invisible or having a bad credit score can mean limited access to loans, credit cards and higher interest rates. Experian recently announced it will also be counting monthly rent payments towards building consumers' credit scores. Experian Boost now includes your rent paymentsExperian Boost is a free service that launched in 2019 and works by collecting positive information about your on-time monthly payments for bills such as utilities, certain subscription services — and now, rent — to help raise your credit score. Those with lower credit scores or limited credit histories also experienced increases in their scores by using the product. Not all lenders use Experian credit files, and not all lenders use scores impacted by Experian Boost.
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