For example, the Prime Rate is currently 6.75%. There’s nothing preventing a card issuer from tweaking a new customer offer ...

Not all credit card APRs are created equal. Here's how to spot a good card rate now that the new year is upon us.

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.

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

Transferring your balance to a 0% card is one option; another is to cut expenses and increase income. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...

Your annual percentage rate, or APR, is charged on unpaid balances. It can be found on your card's monthly statement. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when ...

If you're managing a short-term financial gap, paying interest temporarily can be OK. Calculate the costs when deciding whether to carry a credit card balance or do a balance transfer. Try to avoid ...

Wouldn't it be great if low interest rates never changed? Sadly, the saying "All good things must come to an end" applies to credit cards too. Credit card companies are known for raising interest ...

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Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump would not seem to agree on much of anything when it comes to economic policy. After all, Trump is a man of markets, while Sanders is a self-described “democratic ...

Most economically literate people generally understand that price controls are a bad idea, leading to outcomes such as shortages and rationing of goods and services. But when it comes to credit cards, ...