Credit Card Debt

Bankrate's Latest Credit Card Debt Articles

• Why debt forgiveness is not as forgiving as it looks

  Debt forgiveness is helpful, but it’s not a Get Out of Jail Free card. Here are some pros and cons to consider.

  9 min read Apr 02, 2021

  

• Is paying off debt the best use of your tax refund?

  If you get a big tax refund this year, consider using it to pay down your debt.

  5 min read Mar 30, 2021

  

• Which debt should you pay off first?

  There are benefits to tackling your smallest debt first and working your way up.

  5 min read Jan 23, 2020

  

• How to pay off credit card debt with a balance transfer

  Here’s how to make the most of a balance transfer credit card to get out of debt.

  5 min read Mar 19, 2021

  

• Can I get back fees for unfiled bankruptcy?

  Learn whether or not it’s possible to get an advance fee refunded from a lawyer.

  3 min read Mar 18, 2021

  

• How to do a balance transfer with bad credit

  Balance transfers with bad credit do exist, but they are usually far from ideal.

  5 min read Mar 18, 2021

  

• What is the limit for a balance transfer card?

  Card providers typically determine the amount of debt you can move in relation to your credit limit.

  7 min read Mar 16, 2021

  

• Balance transfer fees: What they are and how to avoid them

  Learn about balance transfer fees is and how they affect your payments.

  5 min read Mar 11, 2021

  

• What is penalty APR and how do you avoid it?

  Penalty APR is a higher rate incurred by violating a card’s terms of service.

  3 min read Mar 09, 2021

  

• What debts can you transfer to a credit card?

  What debts can you transfer to a credit card?

  7 min read Mar 05, 2021