AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCredit Card Strain: U.S. credit card balances hit a record $1.29 trillion as nearly one in four people with credit reports fell behind on debt. With many shoppers carrying balances into the holidays, advisers warn that interest can quickly turn seasonal spending into long-lasting debt. Savings Accounts: Macquarie Bank will pay a $14 million penalty over savings-account offers, a reminder for customers to check whether advertised rates and bonuses are being applied. Banking Oversight: Australia’s regulator alleges Commonwealth Bank overcharged about 42,000 business customers $8.5 million in undisclosed fees. Digital Money Tools: ChatGPT’s personal-finance feature has reached its Mac app, letting U.S. users link accounts to review spending, bills and investments. Debt Help: Utah State University is expanding free legal assistance for people facing eviction and debt-collection cases, where most defendants represent themselves.
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