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Poll: Americans more optimistic about getting out of debt Americans are gaining confidence about becoming debt free during their lifetimes, according to a new CreditCards.com survey. As the economy improves, fewer consumers say they'll die in debt. See the Full Story

More News 5 reasons not to put medical bills on credit cards Health challenges are stressful enough without adding financial troubles to the mix. About 1 in 4 Americans said they have struggled to pay medical bills in the past year, according to a January 2016 Kaiser/New York Times survey. See the Full Story

Video: How to meditate your way out of debt Meditating may not leap to mind as a way to get out of debt. But, debt anxiety is real: It can keep you awake at night, inhibit your ability to work and even result in panic attacks and depression. See the Full Story

Expert Q&A 7 steps to clean credit by spring New home or other major purchase coming up this spring? If so, the time to start shaping up your credit score is now. Unlike slimming down at the gym, a buffed score doesn't have to cost anything or even require getting up from the sofa. Get the Answer

Taking Charge Resolved to pay off card debts? These four steps will help Tackling credit card debt – and avoiding it in the future – are common themes of four of the six top financial goals for 2017 in a survey by Experian and Edelman Intelligence. See the Full Story

Product News Chase Reserve's 100,000-point bonus offer coming to an end Today is the last day to take advantage of the Chase Sapphire Reserve's 100,000-point sign-up bonus, as Chase plans to slash the online offer in half Jan. 12. See the Full Story

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