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Credit card late fees could be capped at $8 soon. Here’s why I’m not sure it’ll help.
The good news: There’s a new rule to cap credit card late fees that’s designed to save credit cardholders money.…
Are joint credit cards a good idea?
Key takeaways Joint credit cards let two individuals share the same account at the same time, yet there are few…
How the Fed affects credit cards
The Federal Reserve has made significant inroads in its fight against inflation, but it rose slightly in March to 3.5…
How a new credit card can fight against inflation
Key takeaways The ongoing impact of surging inflation in recent years has left many Americans tightening their wallets. One surprising…
Why did my interest rate go up on my credit card?
Key takeaways Your credit card APR can go up if the prime rate changes, you paid your credit card bill…
Recession prep: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now?
Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate While rising interest rates have been a boon for savers who are…
How to pay off credit card debt
Key takeaways Excess credit card debt can be stressful, and it can prevent you from reaching your larger financial goals.…
Though Fed holds lending rates steady, subprime cardholders continue to feel sting of high interest rates
The Federal Reserve may be winning its war against inflation, having successfully slowed it gradually over the past year, but…
When you will earn miles on a flight and when you won’t
Key takeaways In order to earn frequent flyer miles, you must have a frequent flyer account with the airline and…
Why are credit card APRs so high?
The annual percentage rate (APR) on a credit card is the total cost of the credit to you. The periodic interest rate…
