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Current credit card interest rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
1 min read Mar 22, 2023 -
A guide to airline companion passes
Airline companion passes vary — some are for one-time discounts while others cover a companion’s flight costs year-round — but they can all save you money.
6 min read Mar 21, 2023 -
8 different types of credit cards
A variety of cards on the market meet specific needs. How do you choose a suitable card?
6 min read Mar 20, 2023 -
How to rebuild your finances after experiencing financial abuse
Economic or financial abuse isn’t the typical focus of discussions about abusive relationships, but it’s more common than you might think.
9 min read Mar 17, 2023 -
Most Americans don’t have enough emergency savings, despite the strong job market
Despite the strong job market, most Americans are worried about having enough savings to weather unemployment.
8 min read Mar 16, 2023 -
Can you pay a credit card with another credit card?
Credit card debt can be tricky, but a balance transfer card may be able to help.
5 min read Mar 14, 2023 -
Why did my credit score drop?
Your credit score may go down for a few reasons, but there are steps you can take today to increase it again.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023 -
Consumer credit protections: Know your rights
Credit card consumers enjoy various protections under laws such as the CARD Act.
5 min read Mar 09, 2023 -
Average wedding cost: Wedding planning tips for 2023
Wedding expenses see inflation, too. This is how much more people are paying.
7 min read Mar 08, 2023 -
Women feel less prepared to weather a recession than men. Here’s why
Women feel less prepared than men to weather a recession. The reasons are complicated.
10 min read Mar 06, 2023