http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx The plastic we love to hate en-us Copyright 2012, Bankrate Inc. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:20:14 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/credit-cards/interest-rates-020912.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/credit-cards/interest-rates-020912.aspx Bonus offers for new credit card customers have been getting more appealing. Should you bite? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/new-credit-card-for-sign-up-bonus.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/new-credit-card-for-sign-up-bonus.aspx Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/credit-cards/interest-rates-020212.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/credit-cards/interest-rates-020212.aspx It seems smart to close a credit card account after paying it off. Here's when it isn't. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/bad-kill-credit-card.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/bad-kill-credit-card.aspx Will it cost more to borrow on credit cards this year? Find out how rates are likely to behave. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/2012-interest-rate-forecast-credit-cards.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/2012-interest-rate-forecast-credit-cards.aspx Interest rates hit rock bottom in 2011.  Where are they headed in 2012? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/saving-money/interest-rate-predictions-in-2012.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/saving-money/interest-rate-predictions-in-2012.aspx Beg for better rates on credit cards; it won't help. The Fed's money plans will keep them low. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/credit-card-rates-wallow-fed-trough.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/credit-card-rates-wallow-fed-trough.aspx Before your father passes away, make sure to know his financial situation to avoid distress. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/pays-dads-card-debts-dies.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/pays-dads-card-debts-dies.aspx Think all travel perks have disappeared? Check your credit cards for extra deals. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/7-ways-your-credit-card-can-boost-travel-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/7-ways-your-credit-card-can-boost-travel-1.aspx Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/credit-cards/interest-rates-012612.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/credit-cards/interest-rates-012612.aspx The average variable credit card rate dipped this week. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/credit-debt/credit-card-rates-012612.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/credit-debt/credit-card-rates-012612.aspx You don't have to make massive changes to save money. Learn to save with unused gift cards. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/save-money-unused-gift-cards.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/frugal/save-money-unused-gift-cards.aspx Selling your truck to pay off your credit cards and buy another truck may not be the best idea. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/sell-truck-pay-off-credit-card-debt.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/sell-truck-pay-off-credit-card-debt.aspx If celebrities had credit cards to match their lifestyles, what would be in their wallets? Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/7-credit-cards-for-celebrities-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/7-credit-cards-for-celebrities-1.aspx Can a zero percent balance transfer credit card help cut high-interest debt? Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/credit-debt/cut-debt-with-balance-transfer.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/credit-debt/cut-debt-with-balance-transfer.aspx