The first rule of using credit cards: Avoid credit card interest. (Or at least it should be.) The average credit card interest rate has climbed to 20.75% according to Bankrate, CNET's sister site.

Credit card debt can feel insurmountable, but the right strategy can help you get rid of it faster. Here's one way to shave ...

While using credit cards for short-term borrowing can have lots of perks — from earning valuable rewards to temporarily covering the gaps in your budget — the interest charges can rack up ...

Credit cards can be powerful tools when used responsibly. Always treat credit as a tool, not a ticket to "free" money.

If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest ...

As you gear up for last-minute holiday shopping at any big box retailer, there is a good chance you will be offered a store ...

You can usually prevent interest charges altogether on your credit card. The simplest way to never pay interest and maintain your monthly grace period between statements and payment due dates is ...

This allows you to avoid paying sky-high interest rates on your balances, without giving up the spending flexibility and benefits of a credit card. And during times of heavy spending (like the ...

Below, Select reviews the ins and outs of 0% APR credit cards and how to use them wisely to avoid interest on new purchases and debt. A 0% APR credit card offers no interest for a period of time ...

CFPB says it's on to credit card companies' bait-and-switch rewards tactics and launched a tool to help consumers save money ...

A 0% intro APR credit card lets you avoid paying interest on purchases or balance transfers for up to 21 months. This can ...