The latest data showing credit card balances at $6,500 with rising utilization rates reflects a broader struggle many Americans face in today's economic environment. While carrying this level of debt ...

Credit card debt is on the rise after falling steeply during the pandemic. Average balances can vary depending on your age and where you live. Delinquency rates were at a 30-year low in 2021 but are ...

The average American has thousands of dollars of credit card debt. As a whole, Americans hold a record $1.14 trillion in credit card debt as of the second quarter of this year, according to the ...

Consumers credit card balances are rising, which may be due in part to higher bills, according to a study by Experian. Turning to your credit cards to cover expenses isn’t necessarily a bad thing ...

Credit cards are an integral part of the 21st-century economy. There are well over half a billion credit card accounts, according to Experian data. Through these accounts, U.S. consumers drive more ...

These widespread misconceptions about credit card debt could be costing you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

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A fairly common starting minimum payment for a $5,000 charge is $100 (2%). If you pay $100 a month and don't add to your ...

Understanding your credit score is an important part of setting yourself up for a comfortable future. Discover how you're ...

Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local ...