We're overspending, and we may be in denial about it

Did your parents constantly argue over money when you were growing up? If so, it may have something to do with all that credit card debt you’ve racked up. A new study by researchers from East Carolina University surveyed more than 400 college students about their finances. While gender and class year were the top predictors of the number of credit cards they owned, the next was whether their parents argued about money. (MORE: Is the U.S.

Robert Weinstein submits: When they are fulfilled, be prepared against them; when they are strong,avoid them --Sun Tsu, The Art of War With spending and credit card borrowing down, financial companies may face strong headwinds in providing investors with earnings growth, as

This post provided by IndexCreditCards.com. Instead of letting credit cards lure you into overspending, use your accounts to help you stay within your budget. Here are 5 easy ways to do it: 1. Get Credit Card Transaction Alerts Most credit card companies let you sign up for transaction alerts, which send you an e-mail or ...

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