Interest rates are rising: Here's what you need to know

The Fed has now raised the federal funds rate by 225 basis points since March 2022. That matches the highest level since early 2008 — and it's leading

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The Weekly The latest news & offers Thursday, Jul. 28, 2022   Featured Article   Credit card debt and interest rates near record highs: Learn why As interest rates rise and credit card debt soars higher, expert Ted Rossman breaks down the larger reasons behind ballooning balances.       More Great Reads     Worried about card APRs? Check out our rate report Credit card APRs are well above pre-pandemic rates, and the Fed is not done raising interest rates. Find out what this means for cardholders and learn more with our latest weekly rate report.       How to pay off credit card debt Tackling credit card debt requires a strategy. Create your own plan of action using our pay-off blueprints to start paying down a snowballing balance.       Best credit cards for food delivery Foodies who prefer meals expressed to their doorstep can rack up rewards without the cooking skills. These credit cards serve up savory points, cash back or perks on food deliveries and meal kit subscriptions.

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Can you get a credit card without a job?

Since applicants who are 21 and older can list household income on their credit card applications, getting a credit card without a job is a real

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The Weekly The latest news & offers Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2022   Featured Article   Can you get a credit card without a job? Since applicants who are 21 and older can list household income on their credit card applications, getting a credit card without a job is a real possibility.       More Great Reads     Credit card hardship programs: how they work, how to qualify Hardship programs are designed to help consumers get through a tough financial time without defaulting on their credit card payments. Here's how they work, how you can qualify and what other options are available.       Which 1.5 percent cash back card is right for you? Earning 1.5 percent back on all purchases makes for a simple way to earn additional rewards each month. But just because these cards offer the same amount of cash back doesn't mean they're all created equal.       What is credit card debt? Credit card debt is a problem for many, but it doesn't have to be one for you. Here's how it works and how to avoid it.

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