When money's tight, as it is for many people amid today's mix of rising inflation, growing debt problems and elevated borrowing rates, it's easy for your credit card balances to spiral out of control.

Falling behind on credit card payments is a common issue borrowers are facing right now, but when it happens, it can trigger a chain reaction that's hard to stop. At first, it might mean being charged ...

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