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2025 Credit Card Debt Survey: Total sample size was 2,616 adults, of which 908 carry a balance on their credit cards.

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Despite improving sentiment, the cost of carrying credit card debt remains high. A $6,000 balance at today’s average rate of ...

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The Fed report suggests that, at least in part, a higher prime rate is causing growth in card interest rates. The prime rate ...

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