Using new debt to pay down old debt might sound like using a mop to fight back the ocean tide: fruitless and a terrible idea. And, in most cases, that's about right. But the credit card balance ...

Transferring your credit card balance to a 0% intro APR card can save you hundreds in interest. Here's exactly what happens and how to make it work.

Years ago, one of my closest friends found himself staring down about $30,000 in credit card debt. He was juggling multiple cards, paying 20%+ interest, and was extremely overwhelmed. Looking for a ...

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If you’re drowning in credit card debt, transferring your balance to a card with lower interest might sound like a lifesaver. But before you jump in, you’re probably wondering: “Do balance transfers ...

The average American owes $6,194 in credit card debt. Balance transfer cards can help you pay off your debt interest free. These cards are offered by numerous FDIC-insured banks. Are you ahead, or ...

A balance transfer credit card could offer you a chance to pay less interest while paying off – or at least reducing – your balance. If you move your account balances to the card and pay it off during ...

A 0% balance transfer credit card can be a valuable debt reduction tool. However, it can also be a trap. That’s not a contradiction. As with any tool, the key to making a 0% balance transfer card work ...

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Paul Soucy has led the Credit Cards content team at NerdWallet since 2015 and the Travel Rewards team since 2023; he is also director of content for Consumer Credit verticals. He was an editor with ...