Here's How You Could Save $1,000 or More in Credit Card Interest
If you have thousands of dollars in credit card debt, a balance transfer card could help you pay it off faster -- and save you lots of money. Find out how.
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Americans' credit card and household debt reach all-time high
Americans' credit card debt set a new record of $1.2 trillion in the last quarter of 2024, while overall household debt reached a new high of about $18 trillion, the New York Fed found.
Why transferring credit card debt won’t pay it off
Credit card debt is weighing on many Americans. The share of credit card holders making just the minimum monthly payment is at a 12-year high, a report shows.
What happens if you go over your credit card limit?
Going over your credit limit can result in declined transactions, over-the-limit fees and a possible decrease in your credit score. Among the ways to avoid credit card fees is by setting up alerts that notify you if you’re approaching your credit limit, as well as making on-time payments and paying down your card balance as soon as possible.
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Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards.
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