Discover how your credit card bill compares to the U.S. average and learn ways to manage debt, lower interest costs, and take control of your spending.

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Instead of paying your bill in one big payment, split it up. It's easier on the budget, and it cuts down the number of days ...

Despite record-high annual percentage rates (APRs) for consumers, credit card debt grew at a slower rate in 2024 than it did in 2023. The total amount of consumer credit card debt in the U.S. grew 8.6 ...

Methodology Average credit card interest rates are calculated from a dataset of over 250 credit cards in the U.S. market. To calculate the average overall credit card interest rate, we use a subset of ...

The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to write laws regulating commerce and financial markets — including ...

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

President Donald Trump noted at the Detroit Economic Club that he's calling to cap credit card rates at 10 percent for a year ...

Paying your credit card weekly can shrink your balance, reduce interest, and help you stay in control of your spending. Here's what actually changes.