Used well, a balance transfer card can turn high-interest debt into a predictable payoff plan instead of a monthly scramble.

It's tempting to just go for the option with the longest intro APR period. But you might be better served with a card that has a shorter 0% term but a lower transfer fee or more long-term value. Many ...

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...

Nearly two years with no interest. See why this balance transfer card stands out in December with 21 months at 0% intro APR.

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

Let's say you transfer a $6,000 balance to a credit card offering 0% intro APR for 21 months, and commit to paying $300 per month. You'll wipe out the debt before the intro APR ends and save roughly ...

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

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 ...

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