Credit Card Debt

Bankrate's Latest Credit Card Debt Articles

• How to recover from credit card delinquency

  Missing too many credit card payments can hurt you — but you can still get out of debt and rebuild your credit score.

  5 min read Jun 03, 2020

  

• How revolving credit affects your credit score

  If you have limited credit history and you need a way to prove your creditworthiness, then a revolving account like a credit card can absolutely help boost your credit score

  5 min read Jun 01, 2020

  

• Can credit card companies garnish wages

  Wage garnishment is one of the final steps in the debt collection process.

  5 min read May 07, 2020

  

• As stimulus checks arrive, consider paying off credit card debt

  According to a recent Bankrate survey, 25% plan to use the check to pay down debt.

  3 min read May 05, 2020

  

• Can you pay rent with a credit card?

  Paying rent with a credit card can be a quick way to earn rewards, but beware of the risks before you decide.

  5 min read Apr 30, 2020

  

• Can you go to jail for debt?

  You can’t go to jail for civil debts, but a collection agency may sue you.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2020

  

• Can you go to jail for credit card debt?

  Credit card debt has many consequences, but jail time is not usually one of them.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2020

  

• Recession-proof your finances, pay off credit card debt now

  Paying off your credit card debt now can make you more financially resilient later.

  4 min read Mar 19, 2020

  

• Why you can’t go to jail for debt

  Learn how to avoid going to jail for not paying bills

  3 min read Mar 16, 2020

  

• Is paying off debt the best use of your tax refund?

  If you’re going to receive a big tax refund this year, consider using it to pay down your credit card debt.

  5 min read Mar 05, 2020