Balance Transfer Advice

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• My husband and I used a balance transfer card to pay off $14,000 in debt in 11 months

  Acknowledging that we were the cause of our debt problem put us in the driver’s seat.

  6 min read Jan 28, 2019

  

• How to do a balance transfer with Chase

  A strategic balance transfer with Chase can help you reduce your credit card debt.

  6 min read Jan 13, 2020

  

• Best ways to consolidate credit card debt

  If you have credit card debts, think about consolidating them with a balance transfer card, a personal loan or a home equity loan.

  4 min read Jun 24, 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

  

• 5 features a good balance transfer credit card must have

  Look for these money-saving attributes when shopping for a new credit card.

  4 min read Dec 06, 2017

  

• Santander’s new cash-back credit card has a surprising twist

  A combination of features not normally found on a rewards card makes this an intriguing offer.

  3 min read Jul 31, 2017

  

• Transfer your credit card balances before the Fed acts

  The Federal Reserve is likely to make your credit card interest payments more expensive. Here’s why.

  3 min read Jun 12, 2017

  

• BankAmericard® boosts balance transfer offer

  This card offers one of the cheapest ways available to pay off high-interest credit card debt.

  2 min read May 31, 2017

  

• Chase re-launches Slate

  New cardholders were given free access to their FICO Score.

  2 min read Apr 03, 2015

  

• Is balance transfer right for you?

  Credit card companies want you to transfer your balance for one reason.

  1 min read Oct 12, 2012