6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1043+ words) Published on Sept. 7, 2026 Americans now owe $1.263 trillion on their credit card debt, according to Motley Fool Money research. On a mid-four-figure balance at 20%-plus APR, that's easily $1,000 a year going to interest. A 0% intro APR card is the rare tool…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (734+ words) Published on Sept. 6, 2026 The fastest way I've seen people dig out of credit card debt is by using a balance transfer card. It pauses the interest, allowing you to go HAM on the balance. And the Chase Slate® card (see…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (818+ words) Published on Sept. 6, 2026 Interest shouldn't be winning every month. When rates sit above 20%, your payments mostly feed fees instead of your debt -- leaving you stuck heading into the new season. A 0% intro APR card changes that. This week's longest offers…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (948+ words) Published on Sept. 4, 2026 The average American carries $6,610 in credit card debt, according to Motley Fool Money research. At today's average APR of around 21%, a balance that size can cost you more than $1,300 a year in interest alone. My team at…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (873+ words) Published on Sept. 2, 2026 Want to earn easy cash back on whatever you buy? You're looking at two of the best options: the Chase Freedom Unlimited® (see rates and fees) and the Citi Double Cash® Card. The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (827+ words) Published on Sept. 1, 2026 Want great credit card rewards without paying an arm and a leg to get them? If so, a no-annual-fee card is for you. My all-time favorite: the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card (rates and fees), which offers…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (763+ words) Published on Aug. 31, 2026 Most balance transfer cards give you 12 to 18 months of 0% intro APR. That's a fair bit of breathing room, but can still be a tight window for folks with larger balances. If you need a longer no-interest window,…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (1440+ words) Published on Aug. 30, 2026 My wife and I pull in well over $1,000 a year in credit card rewards, and we barely think about it. The trick is not chasing every offer. It's picking one or two cards that fit how you…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (978+ words) Published on Aug. 30, 2026 This is the week to change your approach. With rates above 20%, your balance feels stuck because interest claims most of what you send in each month. A 0% intro APR card fixes that. This week's longest offers give…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (664+ words) Published on Aug. 29, 2026 Buy now, pay later (BNPL) can feel "free" at the checkout. The catch is how fast that free window slams shut. Among people who fell behind on a payment, 64% got charged for it, according to Motley Fool…...