Balance Transfer Advice
Read the latest advice from the Bankrate team on balance transfers — include who should get a balance transfer credit card, how to execute a balance transfer and everything in between.
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Latest Balance Transfer Stories
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Recession-proof your finances, pay off credit card debt now
Paying off your credit card debt now can make you more financially resilient later.
5 min read Jan 05, 2023 -
How to use a credit card to cover health expenses
When paying for medical bills with credit, aim to pay it off as soon as possible.
6 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
BankAmericard extends its balance transfer offer to 21 billing cycles
Learn more about the terms, perks and benefits of this card.
2 min read Aug 22, 2022 -
What to do when you get sued for credit card debt
What to do when you’re sued for credit card debt, including how to settle credit card debt before going to court.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
What is the statute of limitations on debt in each state?
Here’s a look at the statutes of limitation on collecting debts in all 50 states.
4 min read Mar 23, 2022 -
How to request a credit line increase with Chase
You may receive a credit limit increase from Chase automatically, and you can also call them to request an increase.
6 min read Mar 22, 2022 -
Best credit cards with no late fees
Issuer assistance won’t last forever. Here are 4 cards offering no late fees or a one-time pass.
4 min read Oct 13, 2021 -
Balance transfer offers are returning; here’s how you can save
A year after 0 percent balance transfer promotions went into hiding, they’re back in a big way.
3 min read Oct 08, 2021 -
Survey: Credit card debt more common when net worth exceeds $100K
No matter what your worth is on paper, pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible.
4 min read Dec 18, 2019 -
What is APR and how does it work?
If advertising is any indicator, “APR” is hardly a term worth explaining. From used car dealership fliers to Michael Bay-grade commercials from the major banks, APR gets tossed around like a football, [...]
2 min read Aug 31, 2018