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

Credit card balance transfers can be a smart way to reduce your credit card monthly payments or, in some cases, pay off what you owe entirely. The fee you'll pay to transfer your balance — which ...

Balance transfer checks are a way to transfer credit card balances from one issuer to another with a lower interest rate.

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...

The economic squeeze is pushing more people into credit card debt. For 52.97% of Americans, housing costs now take over half their monthly salaries — leaving less for other crucial expenses. "There's ...

Experts say slower debt growth and lower rates could give consumers new opportunities to pay down balances and save money.

Yes, but it depends on the issuer. I reached out to Citi, and, thankfully, you can do this with Citi. As an authorized user on your husband's Wells Fargo credit card, you can make a balance transfer ...

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 off your credit cards right away can help you avoid wasting money on interest. It could also help keep your credit score in great shape. There’s a good chance your credit card will charge you ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently reported owing $610,000 to $1.2 million in credit card debt. Most Americans need to keep a tighter grip on their credit card use.