These cards offer no-interest periods, low fees, and flexible perks, ideal tools for consolidating or paying down debt ...

A balance transfer credit card allows you to transfer the debt balance from other credit cards onto a single card.

Taking on still more debt in pursuit of a goal can sometimes make sense. Here’s when.

I use Chase and have noticed lots of cards are offering to split big purchases into monthly payments that are less than your regular interest rate, in exchange for a fixed fee. If I pay more than that ...

If you're managing a short-term financial gap, paying interest temporarily can be OK. Calculate the costs when deciding whether to carry a credit card balance or do a balance transfer. Try to avoid ...

These days, it can feel impossible to stay on top of credit card debt. The cost of living is going up, inflation is on the rise and job growth is slowing. And more Americans are falling behind on ...

A reader moved states and racked up $10,000 in credit card debt. A CFP explains how to pay it down while protecting a strong credit score.

Paying only the minimum keeps your card current, but it can trap you in debt for years and cost thousands in interest.