In 2026, credit cards can either quietly build your flexibility or quietly drain your future. Focus on wiping out high‑rate ...

Access to credit is an important resource for managing personal finances, whether to pay for major purchases, serve as a bridge to cover regular expenses, or smooth out spending when something ...

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 ...

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for a third time in 2025. What's next for borrowers and consumers?

Learn about teaser rates on credit cards and loans, how they work, and why lenders use them to attract new customers with introductory financial offers.

Inflation is top of mind for the average American, yet experts say we are spending cash in record amounts. It seems credit cards have been the band aid to make ends meet these days. In fact, Americans ...

The last time the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate was on Sept. 17 when the benchmark rate was reduced by a quarter point. The Fed cut rates three times in 2024. The average 30-year fixed ...

Mortgage rates have already edged down some to around 6.35% as of Sept. 11 from around 7% in January. Many consumers have been on the sidelines lately waiting for interest rates to drop before buying ...