Forbes Advisor’s weekly credit card rates report indicates that the current average credit card interest rate is 25.16%. The ...

The Chase Freedom Unlimited earns flat-rate cash back with no annual fee, making it a simple first card you can hold for ...

Carrying a credit card balance means you'll pay interest on your purchases, costing you more than what you've bought. If your ...

Making the minimum payments keeps your card account current, but it doesn't keep you out of financial trouble.

Clint Proctor is a managing editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has eight years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Thirty percent of consumers plan to add new credit in 2026 and more than half intend to open a new credit card. Here's what ...

Making purchases with a credit card can be extremely convenient — until you're looking to receive a refund.  While the credit ...

Make sure you use your card often enough to avoid seeing the issuer close it, which can hurt your credit score.