
Survey: More than 1 in 3 Americans think tipping culture has gotten out of control
Americans have negative feelings about tipping — that it’s gotten out of control.
About the author
Katie Kelton is a senior writer on Bankrate’s credit cards team and Certified Credit Counselor™ with the National Association of Certified Credit Counselors, bringing eight years of experience writing creative and financial content to help cardholders get savvy with their credit. She makes complex topics easy to understand — like how to read Bankrate survey data, maximize your credit card rewards or bump up your credit score. Thanks to the cards in her wallet, she hasn’t paid for a flight in months, and each of her (frequent) coffee shop stops puts cash back into her pocket.
Readers who share her curiosity about everyday people’s credit habits can tap into her survey data stories — like Americans’ debt usage and thoughts on tipping.
Before Bankrate, Katie wrote for Capital One, where she gained insight on the credit world from a card issuer’s perspective. And her career began in marketing, where she learned how to make life’s everyday decisions a little more fun.
Katie is from Austin and lives in Colorado Springs. Off the clock, you’ll find her heading outdoors with her pup, organizing her bookshelf and planning endless activities with friends.
There’s no single right way to use your credit cards. I suggest prioritizing on-time, in-full payments and rewards that fit your spending as you find a credit card strategy that works for you.
Around half of Americans struggle with credit card debt. But you can pay off debt while still enjoying some lifestyle purchases — it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. A budget is the best tool to keep in your back pocket.
— Katie Kelton, CCC
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