Credit Card Debt

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Bankrate's Latest Credit Card Debt Articles

  • Young woman works on laptop from home

    Does debt consolidation hurt credit?

    You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.

    6 min read Mar 18, 2024
  • Older man helps young man using tablet

    Should you pay off car loan or credit card?

    It’s usually better to put extra money towards your credit cards instead of your car loan, as cards usually charge more interest and have more volatile rates.

    4 min read Jun 21, 2024
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