Although credit cards are convenient ways to make purchases, the balances can quickly spiral out of control. These days, thousands of Florida residents find themselves overwhelmed with massive amounts of credit card debt. Here are a few ways consumers can avoid high...

Just a few years ago when Florida residents wanted to go shopping, they ventured out to malls, boutiques, department stores and other shops. These days, an individual can shop for basically anything right from the comfort of his or her own home. Online shopping is...

These days, using a credit card to make a purchase is just too easy. Credit cards can definitely feel like life savers, especially when purchasing something expensive. However, since credit cards are so easy to use, it doesn’t take long for credit card debt to pile up...

It seems so many Florida residents are struggling with high levels of consumer debt. In this day and age, the convenience of online shopping has made it incredibly easy to rack up massive amounts of credit card debt. It goes without saying that overwhelming credit...

There are few things in life that feel as insurmountable as high amounts of consumer debt. Credit card debt in particular can be absolutely suffocating. Although it may seem like there’s no way out, paying off credit card debt does not have to be complicated or...

Most Florida residents have credit cards or debt in one form or another. In fact, a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank found that nearly 55% of U.S. citizens who owned credit cards also had debt. In today’s economic climate, balancing and paying down credit...

These days, it is far too easy to make unnecessary purchases with credit cards. Credit cards can definitely be a convenient way to buy goods and services, but these purchases quickly add up. Unfortunately, far too many Florida residents find themselves drowning in...

Compulsive shopping isn't just a bad habit. It can be a mental health disorder. People can become addicted to the thrill of shopping and the short-term rewards that purchasing produces. From the social pleasure involved in going to stores with others to the reward...

Most people have to acquire some debt to afford things such as a home, car, college or other significant purchases. But while some debt is typical, it isn't always easy to realize when it becomes more than you can handle. Here are five common signs your finances are...