You can stop bleeding interest on credit card debt with one of these cards, allowing you to transfer a balance and not pay interest for as long as 24 months.

Credit scores go up and down for a number of reasons. Here's what causes dips and why steady habits usually push it higher in ...

Key Takeaways The average credit card balance per borrower in the U.S. was $6,618 at in 2025, up about 1.2% from 2024.Total U.S. credit card debt is about $1.21 trillion, up 5.9% from the previous ...

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...

Credit card balance transfers can be a smart way to reduce your credit card monthly payments or, in some cases, pay off what you owe entirely. The fee you'll pay to transfer your balance — which ...

Paying your credit card weekly can shrink your balance, reduce interest, and help you stay in control of your spending.

Experts say slower debt growth and lower rates could give consumers new opportunities to pay down balances and save money.

Balance transfer checks are a way to transfer credit card balances from one issuer to another with a lower interest rate. These checks may come with fees and may not offer the same benefits as balance ...

Learn how the previous balance method calculates credit card interest, its implications for cardholders, and why it might not be the best choice for you.