WASHINGTON — Americans cut back on borrowing in July for the first time in nearly a year. Credit card use fell for the second straight month, suggesting many consumers remain cautious in the face of high unemployment and slow growth.
U.S. consumer borrowing declines
Monday, September 10, 2012 | 5:46 p.m. CDT
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