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Who is most at risk for high credit card debt?

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Apr 26, 2019 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

Louisiana residents who are age 75 and beyond will be glad to learn that they are among those least at risk for carrying an outstanding balance on their credit cards. However, those in other age groups are not so lucky; as a matter of fact, some are at great risk for...

Credit card debt: Beware potential downside of debt consolidation

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Apr 11, 2019 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

It is not uncommon to encounter serious financial challenges at some point in life. In fact, most Louisiana residents would likely answer affirmatively if asked whether or not they have ever had to overcome a financial challenge. Some may currently be dealing with...

Credit card debt a major problem for many Americans

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Mar 15, 2019 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

Most people use a credit card to make daily purchases, and some Louisiana consumers even consider their credit cards to be their emergency funding option in case of a large and unexpected expense. Reliance on purchasing things on credit has led to a record amount of...

When credit card debt threatens financial stability

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Feb 8, 2019 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

Many Louisiana residents are doing their best to stay afloat financially. Any number of circumstances can cause difficulty just to make ends meet. It can be tempting to swipe a credit card when cash flow is short; however, this often sparks credit card debt that winds...

Did your holidays end in credit card debt?

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jan 11, 2019 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

Many Louisiana residents are currently winding down their holiday seasons, perhaps some with a few outstanding party dates that were postponed in the new year. While most people enjoy celebrating with friends, family members and co-workers, it is also not uncommon for...

Avoid credit card debt during the holidays

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Nov 28, 2018 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

The holiday season is just around the bend and many Louisiana residents are already stressing over the expenses they know they will face when entertaining relatives and friends, purchasing gifts and traveling. Nothing can put a damper on holiday cheer quite like...

Are you facing credit card debt for similar reasons?

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Nov 9, 2018 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

You may be one of many Louisiana residents who are currently struggling with finances. Perhaps you recently suffered a decrease in income or someone in your household lost a job. With the economy the way it is, it doesn’t take much nowadays to go from minor...

Credit card debt: Will filing bankruptcy lead to unemployment?

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Oct 4, 2018 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

If you are one of many Louisiana residents who own a credit card, you may be also relate to those who have at some point carried a higher-than-preferred monthly balance. In fact, many people own more than one credit card, and any number of life issues may lead to...

When credit card debt gets out of hand

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jul 27, 2018 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

There are many Louisiana residents currently facing financial challenges due to mounting medical bills. Others have lost their jobs and are struggling to make ends meet. In either situation, it is not uncommon for people to rely on using credit to pay expenses. This...

Credit card debt: Issues that often lead to financial crisis

On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jun 25, 2018 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News

Nowadays, one needn’t look beyond one’s own circle of family and friends to find at least one person who has experienced significant financial challenges in life. In fact, most Louisiana residents can say they have gone through financial difficulties at...
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