Revolving credit card debt can be a problem at any age, but its especially troublesome when youre retired and on a fixed income.
Unfortunately, credit cards have become the lender of last resort for some senior citizens who often face medical-related expenses on top of ongoing cost increases in housing, utilities and food.
Here is a look at the problem, ways to deal with credit card debt at an advanced age and how to avoid this problem as you approach retirement.
[Read: Best Low-Interest Credit Cards.]Is Credit Card Debt an Issue for Senior Citizens?
Credit card debt has increased among families headed by someone age 65 and older in the last couple of decades, according to a 2018 report from the Employee Benefit Research I…
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