The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt. By Ann ...

No sugar-coating it: Prices on goods and services remain high. The U.S. inflation rate was 2.8% for the 12-month period ending in February 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer ...

In today's time, a credit card is not just a piece of plastic; it is the first step towards building your financial freedom and future credit history. Yes, people have become dependent on credit cards ...