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Those with premium cards, defined as having an annual fee of at least $250, were an anomaly, Bank of America's research said.

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Investopedia monitors interest rates on over 300 credit cards every month and found the most recent average APR is 24.64%. This lower rate could reflect the Fed's interest rate cut in Q3 2024. The ...

The amount of U.S. credit card holders falling behind on their bills hit levels not seen in more than a decade in the second quarter, even as consumers accumulated debt at a slower rate, according ...