Average card APR breaks record

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Poll: Most online shoppers can't resist the lure of unplanned buys Three in 10 have bought something online on a whim in the past three months. Are you one of them? See the full story

More News Rate survey: Average card APR for new cards now exceeds 17% The average credit card interest rate on new card offers climbed to another all-time high, hitting 17.08 percent. What does this mean for you? See the full story

Being too nice could cost you money over time New research suggests a kind and giving personality could spell trouble for your finances. See the full story

Get the most from these new no-annual-fee rewards cards this holiday season If you're shopping for a new credit card just in time for the holidays, your bank might have a gift for you. Check out these new cards and perks. See the full story

Can you dispute a late payment that was the lender's fault? Accurate information generally can't be removed from your credit report, but you should dispute it if you think it was a mistake. See the full story

Product News Redeeming your credit card rewards for moments and experiences Want backstage access to a Broadway musical or a private dinner with a celebrity chef? Find out what your credit card rewards are worth. See the full story

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New FICO score focuses on how much money you have in the bank FICO, the country's most prominent provider of credit scores, is adding a major twist to its credit-scoring model. How will this change affect you? See the full story

More News How to buy a car with your credit card Yes, you can pay for part (and, in some cases, all) of your new vehicle with your credit card to get the rewards. This guide will show you how. See the full story

Why I wish I had a card with better travel protections I was stranded at the D.C. airport at two in the morning: Could the right credit card have helped me out of this jam? See the full story

5 ways to maximize credit card rewards before year end Here are the five most important things you should be doing now to maximize your credit card travel benefits before Q4 creeps up on you. See the full story

Are mobile card readers safe for small businesses? Mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) devices enable small businesses to handle credit and debit card transactions in a convenient way. But at what cost? See the full story

Product News SPG Business card's 100,000-point bonus offer ends soon With welcome bonuses currently at their peak, now is the best time to apply for Starwood Preferred Guest cards. But hurry, offer ends Oct. 31. See the full story

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