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Is $10,000 in credit card debt enough for debt forgiveness?
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (475+ words) September 10, 2026 / 12:33 PM EDT / CBS News There's no universal dollar amount at which credit card debt suddenly becomes a serious financial problem. For one borrower, a $10,000 credit card balance may be manageable with a few changes to the monthly budget. For…...
Can you lower your credit card interest rate without hurting your credit score?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (478+ words) September 10, 2026 / 11:05 AM EDT / CBS News Learn how to resolve your high-rate debt here. There are several ways to potentially lower the interest rate on your credit card debt. However, some approaches are less likely to affect your credit than others,…...
How much can a credit card hardship program lower your monthly payment?
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (594+ words) September 9, 2026 / 10:58 AM EDT / CBS News Find out how much you could save with the right debt relief program now. There isn't a standard amount that a credit card hardship program will lower your monthly payment by. That's because card issuers…...
Will a credit card company close your account if you enter a hardship program?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (460+ words) September 8, 2026 / 1:47 PM EDT / CBS News Those types of concessions can provide valuable breathing room, but accepting them may also change how you can use your card. So, before enrolling, it helps to understand what could happen to the account itself…...
Can you negotiate a lower minimum credit card payment?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (427+ words) September 8, 2026 / 1:23 PM EDT / CBS News Find out if you qualify to settle your high-rate debt for less today. You generally can't negotiate the minimum payment shown on your credit card statement simply because you'd prefer to pay less. Card issuers…...
Should you accept a debt collector's first debt settlement offer?
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (459+ words) September 8, 2026 / 10:02 AM EDT / CBS News Getting that type of offer can be appealing, particularly when money is already tight. But is the first settlement proposed the best option available, or will a debt collector eventually make a better offer instead?...
Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (497+ words) Updated on: September 4, 2026 / 4:35 PM EDT / CBS News Mortgage rates have confounded house hunters this year by steadily ticking higher. That trend is likely to continue, according to economists, with some predicting rates will climb back above 7%. "We're effectively there," Mark…...
Will mortgage interest rates improve this September? 3 things to consider now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (275+ words) August 25, 2026 / 3:54 PM EDT / CBS News That's especially important for homebuyers and owners hoping to refinance. Start by seeing which mortgage interest rate you currently qualify for here. Learn more about your current mortgage rate options online today. The Bureau of…...