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<title>Cents Chronicle &#45; Category: Credit &amp;amp; Debt</title>
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<title>Fantasy football: 8 players to target on the waiver wire in week 8</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Taking a look at the top waiver wire targets for fantasy football entering Week 8. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:55:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is 680 a good credit score?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Achieve reports a 680 credit score is considered good, easing loan approval and often leading to lower interest rates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Does Carrying a Small Credit Card Balance Really Help Your Credit Score?</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/does-carrying-a-small-credit-card-balance-really-help-your-credit-score</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ You probably know that paying down debt is good for your credit score. But there’s a persistent myth about credit card balances and credit scores you should know about. Some people say carrying a ... ]]></description>
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<title>Personal loan closed but credit score not improving? Experts explain why</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Repaid your personal loan but see no jump in your credit score? Experts explain why bureaus can take 30-45 days to update, how closing a loan affects your credit mix, and what to check in your credit ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil votes in tight presidential runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro Jr.</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/brazil-votes-in-tight-presidential-runoff-between-lula-and-bolsonaro-jr</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The runoff pits leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro. Flavio scored a major upset at the start of ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/brazil-votes-in-tight-runoff-between-lula-and-bolsonaro</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Trump has so far declined to endorse a candidate. Asked on Sunday who ⁠he hoped would win, Trump declined to say. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Credit card interest rates rise as debt increases</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/credit-card-interest-rates-rise-as-debt-increases</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ You can avoid paying interest on their credit cards by paying off your credit card balance in full each month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Home loan: Can improving your credit score help you secure a lower interest rate? Experts explain</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/home-loan-can-improving-your-credit-score-help-you-secure-a-lower-interest-rate-experts-explain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A good credit score can improve your chances of securing a lower home loan interest rate. Experts explain how credit scores affect home loan eligibility, why a score of 750 or above matters, and ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:15:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>5 signs you may not know you’re drowning in credit card debt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A major warning sign is when your monthly interest charges exceed the amount you are spending on new purchases. This means you are paying more to finance your existing debt than you are spending on ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Americans are increasingly using buy now, pay later plans for everyday expenses like groceries and bills. Federal Reserve economists report that spending on these plans exceeded $160 billion last year ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>I want to pay off $4,500 in credit&#45;card debt in 2 months. Is this possible?</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/i-want-to-pay-off-4500-in-credit-card-debt-in-2-months-is-this-possible</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “I’m 32 years old and feel like I should know how to do this stuff by now.” ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Credit card delinquency, net charge&#45;off rates remain contained: September Credit Pulse</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/credit-card-delinquency-net-charge-off-rates-remain-contained-september-credit-pulse</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The average credit card deliquency rate crept up in September, while the average net charge-off rate eased, according to data compiled from seven major credit card issuers. Trends in charge-off rates ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:04:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Should you use home equity to pay off credit card debt? Here&amp;apos;s when it can backfire.</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/should-you-use-home-equity-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt-heres-when-it-can-backfire</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Your home&#039;s equity could offer a way out of expensive debt, but the potential savings come with serious trade-offs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:07:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Can I Declare Bankruptcy for Credit Card Debt?</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/can-i-declare-bankruptcy-for-credit-card-debt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bankruptcy can discharge or restructure most credit card debt, but there are exceptions. For example, luxury purchases or cash advances made shortly before filing may be nondischargeable. Additionally ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A warning to anyone with credit card debt...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Current credit card interest rates</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/current-credit-card-interest-rates</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bankrate’s current credit card rates are based on a weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:33:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>5 On Your Side: Tackling credit card debt</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/5-on-your-side-tackling-credit-card-debt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A growing share of American families now owe more debt than they actually make in wages, and credit cards are part of that problem. 5 on Your Side&#039;s Ashley Rowe shares some ways you can protect your ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The best loans for refinancing credit card debt of October 2026</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/the-best-loans-for-refinancing-credit-card-debt-of-october-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re stuck paying off credit card bills with high interest rates, refinancing with a personal loan can get you in the black faster. In addition to lower interest rates that are typically fixed, ... ]]></description>
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<title>Illinois credit card debt remains steady as Gen Z helps push U.S. balances to record $1.25 trillion</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/illinois-credit-card-debt-remains-steady-as-gen-z-helps-push-us-balances-to-record-125-trillion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The average Illinois credit card balance stood at $6,545 in March 2026, according to new data from Experian. While that figure was little changed from a year earlier and slightly below the national ... ]]></description>
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<title>Seniors aren’t keeping up with their credit card debt.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New York Fed data shows serious credit card delinquencies among Americans 70+ hit 6.3% in Q2 2026 — their highest level since 2011. ]]></description>
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<title>Here&amp;apos;s the average credit score of baby boomers (how do you compare?)</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/heres-the-average-credit-score-of-baby-boomers-how-do-you-compare</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Baby Boomers have some of the highest average credit scores in the U.S. See how your score compares and what it means for your retirement budget. ]]></description>
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<title>Credit Card Rates Hit 22% But Investors May Own The Wrong Stocks</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/credit-card-rates-hit-22-but-investors-may-own-the-wrong-stocks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Credit card rates above 22% may hit restaurants and retailers before banks, making healthy credit data potentially misleading for stock investors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Credit report errors: How mistakes like wrong phone number will impact your credit score? 5 things you must do correctly</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/credit-report-errors-how-mistakes-like-wrong-phone-number-will-impact-your-credit-score-5-things-you-must-do-correctly</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A wrong mobile number, incorrect loan details or a missed payment recorded in your credit report could affect how lenders assess your creditworthiness. Learn five essential checks, how to dispute ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Instant gratification fuels impulse spending and consumer debt</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/instant-gratification-fuels-impulse-spending-and-consumer-debt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The video argues that on-demand services and endless scrolling encourage instant gratification, weaken patience and focus, and contribute to impulse spending and consumer debt. Nicole says companies ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:52:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Consumer Reports: Buy now, pay later debt is on the rise</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/consumer-reports-buy-now-pay-later-debt-is-on-the-rise</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Buy Now, Pay Later is becoming an increasingly popular way to borrow, especially as many consumers look for ways to stretch their budgets. These plans may seem more convenient than traditional credit, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Gen X is going deeper into credit card debt — even as they make more money than ever</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/gen-x-is-going-deeper-into-credit-card-debt-even-as-they-make-more-money-than-ever</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gen Xers are making more money than ever before, but their credit card debt is ballooning — and their net worths are shrinking. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The minimum&#45;payment trap: Why $200 a month barely dents your credit card debt</title>
<link>https://centschronicle.blog/the-minimum-payment-trap-why-200-a-month-barely-dents-your-credit-card-debt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Credit card debt payoff timeframes depend on your balance and interest rate, but paying more than the minimum each month is always recommended. ]]></description>
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<title>The best buy now, pay later apps of October 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Standout benefits: Users can make four interest-free payments every two weeks, one payment within 30 days or monthly payments for six to 24 months. Some merchants offer cash back, including Instacart, ... ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>What is the average credit score and how can you improve yours?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Knowing where you stand is easy, harmless, and usually free Andrew Martins is an award-winning journalist who has performed thousands of hours of research on small business products and services and ... ]]></description>
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