The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

Analysis of credit card data for November 2025 by global analytics software leader FICO has found spending, balances and payments followed seasonal trends in the run-up to Christmas. However, while ...

The 2026 TPG Awards reveal the 13 credit cards that delivered the most real-world value this year, from lounge access to transfer partners and valuable perks.

Despite the newness in the market, the 2026 TPG Award winner for Premium Card of the Year is a familiar name in luxury: the ...

Bilt, known for earning points on rent and now on mortgages, has three new cards. We evaluate if they make sense for most consumers and look at alternatives.

Upstart payment providers are taking the world by storm. It’s time for investors to buy in, says Rupert Hargreaves ...

Nearly half of Americans are still in credit card debt.

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages. A message on the Mesa website states that as of December 12, “all Mesa ...

A lot of people try to simplify their wallet by canceling a card they never use. The oldest one is often the first to go. But that move can backfire. Your oldest credit line plays a bigger role in ...

Credit cards feel pretty straightforward when you're using one. But credit card companies have built one of the most efficient money-making systems in consumer finance, and it works quietly in the ...

Amid persistently high interest rates and elevated living costs, a new report from WalletHub reveals a rise in credit card delinquencies across the United States, comparing data from the first and ...

Wells Fargo is releasing new credit cards in 2021 & 2022, including the Active Cash card with 2% cash back and a 0% APR Reflect card. A new credit card lineup overview! Trump withdraws US from 31 ...