Jan 12, 2011

Consumers Lower Credit Card Debt Eight Percent In 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for December 2010. Since January 2010, credit card debt amongst consumers decreased eight percent nationally to $7,404. Additionally, consumers in eight states paid down their credit card balances by more than the national average of eight percent since January 2010.

Dec 15, 2010

Credit Scores Down Four Points Nationwide From January 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for November 2010. Nationally, credit scores are 665, down one point from October and four points from January 2010. Five metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) — Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, New York and Seattle — had a credit score decrease greater than the national average since January 2010.

Nov 10, 2010

Consumers Remain Focused On Reducing Credit Card Debt

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for October 2010. Nationally, credit card debt amongst consumers with a credit card decreased seven percent since January 2010. In addition, consumers in seven states have paid down their credit card balances by more than 10-percent since the beginning of the year.

Oct 13, 2010

Consumers Pay Down Credit Card Debt In Q3 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for the third quarter of 2010. Nationally, credit scores are 666, down two points since Q2 2010 and three points since January 2010. Several metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) have seen a credit score decline greater than the national average since Q2 2010.

Sep 13, 2010

Consumers In 11 States Decrease Credit Card Debt By Five Percent Or More Since January 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for August 2010. Since January 2010, credit card debt amongst consumers has decreased three percent nationally. Consumers in the Miami and Denver metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) have paid down their debt by 10 percent and 11 percent respectively since the beginning of the year. In addition, consumers in 11 states have paid down their credit card balances by more than five percent.

Aug 11, 2010

Consumer Credit Card Debt Up Nearly 14 Percent Since July 2009

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for July 2010. Nationally, credit card debt amongst consumers with a credit card decreased by one percent since June 2010. However, credit card debt is up nearly 14 percent since July 2009.

Jul 14, 2010

Consumer Credit Card Debt Down In First Half Of 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for the first half of 2010. Credit card debt amongst consumers with a credit card decreased 1% during the first half 2010. Consumers in Hawaii and New Hampshire showed the biggest decrease in credit card debt since the beginning of the year with debt decreasing by eight percent. The current credit card debt is $9,042 and $8,505 respectively.

Jun 9, 2010

Consumer Credit Card Debt Up 8% Since May 2009

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for May 2010. Credit card debt amongst consumers with a credit card decreased 1% in May to its lowest level in 2010; however, credit card debt is still 8% higher than it was in May 2009. Consumers in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) showed the biggest increase in credit card debt since May 2009 with debt increasing 18%. In addition, consumers in nine states increased credit card debt by more than 10% since May 2009.

May 12, 2010

Consumer Credit Card Debt Drops To Lowest Level In 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for April 2010. Nationally, credit scores have remained stable as consumers begin to pay down seasonal spending and the economy begins its recovery. In April, the average consumer had a credit score of 670, up just one point since the beginning of the year.

Apr 8, 2010

Consumer Credit Scores Stable In Q1 2010

Credit Karma (<a href="https://www.creditkarma.com">www.creditkarma.com</a>), the consumer's credit advocate, today released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for Q1 2010. Nationally, credit scores have remained stable in the first quarter of 2010 as consumers have maintained an average credit score of 669 throughout 2010. Despite the steady scores nationwide, several metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) have increased or decreased their credit scores by four or five points.