Credit card debt is an embarrassment to many Americans. It is especially embarrassing, apparently, to people who earn a lot.

That's what the average credit card interest rate is right now. Technically, at 21.37%, according to recent data from the ...

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But bank groups argue that an interest rate cap will harm the very groups Sanders is trying to protect. In their letter to ...

Credit card balances have ballooned to record highs in recent months with the average credit card debt in the U.S. estimated ...

If you don't mind jumping through a few minor hoops, you can benefit from lower than average interest rates, compared to major card issuers. Credit union cards typically require you to become a ...

Raising or lowering the federal funds rate -- the overnight interest rate between banks -- creates a domino effect. Credit card issuers often follow the Fed's lead, increasing or decreasing their APRs ...

In this case, the credit card company charges high interest rates to protect themselves if ... issuers charge higher average APRs across their entire customer base. But keep in mind, you have ...

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