Credit card interest rates have been sitting near record highs recently — and while the average card rate is slightly below the most recent average of nearly 23%, today's credit card rates are still ...

More than 8 in 10 people have successfully negotiated a lower APR. Here's what to say when you call your bank. My credit score and income are better than ever, so I called my bank to ask for a lower ...

Credit card annual percentage rates, commonly known as APRs, determine how much you’ll pay in interest if you carry a balance on your credit card. Your card’s APR can vary depending on a few different ...

If you've ever owned a credit card before, chances are you're familiar with the term "APR," or annual percentage rate. For specifically credit cards, your purchase APR is essentially your interest ...

It’s common for credit cards to offer an introductory period of 0% annual percentage rate for new cardholders, often 12 to 24 months. But you don’t always have to apply for a new credit card to get a ...

The proposal could lower borrowing costs, but critics warn of reduced credit access and fewer rewards. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...

The right business credit card for your business will depend on what you want the card for and how you plan to use it. If you want a card for short term borrowing, for example, look for deals with the ...

When my coworker's parents replaced their old, drafty windows this year, they put the $10,000+ purchase on a regular credit card -- and instantly started racking up interest. If they'd used a 0% intro ...

Sean Messier is a personal finance writer with a focus on credit. He’s written for Credit Card Insider, plus several other national and global brands. Tfilm / Getty Images The Federal Reserve cut its ...

Regardless of what happens to the proposed credit card interest rate cap, a better credit score gets you access to better rates.