Survey: 40 percent of credit card debtors have higher balances than over past decade
Many feel optimistic about their ability to pay balances compared to the beginning of this year.
5 min read
Nov 20, 2019
Kendall Little is a personal finance writer covering credit card news and advice at Bankrate. She is originally from metro Atlanta and holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Georgia in both journalism and film studies.
Before joining Bankrate in August 2018, Kendall worked in digital communications throughout various industries, including education, health care and television. Follow her on Twitter: @kendallnlittle.
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