Balance Transfer Advice
Read the latest advice from the Bankrate team on balance transfers — include who should get a balance transfer credit card, how to execute a balance transfer and everything in between.
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Latest Balance Transfer Stories
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How a personal loan can be a useful debt consolidation strategy
A personal loan can be a good way to consolidate credit card debt and lower your interest rate.
3 min read Feb 08, 2023 -
Use a balance transfer card to ditch holiday debt
Balance transfer cards let you ditch debt at a faster pace due to their intro rates.
4 min read Aug 10, 2023 -
How credit cards can help you beat inflation
With inflation running hot, everyone is looking for ways to save, and credit cards can help.
4 min read Jul 26, 2023 -
Balance transfer competition is heating up
Competition for credit card balance transfers is intensifying, which is good news for anyone looking to get out of credit card debt
4 min read Aug 09, 2023 -
Recession-proof your finances, pay off credit card debt now
Paying off your credit card debt now can make you more financially resilient later.
5 min read May 15, 2023 -
How to use a credit card to cover health expenses
When paying for medical bills with credit, aim to pay it off as soon as possible.
6 min read Mar 21, 2024 -
BankAmericard extends its balance transfer offer to 21 billing cycles
Learn more about the terms, perks and benefits of this card.
2 min read Feb 23, 2023 -
What to do when you get sued for credit card debt
What to do when you’re sued for credit card debt, including how to settle credit card debt before going to court.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
Best credit cards with no late fees
Issuer assistance won’t last forever. Here are 4 cards offering no late fees or a one-time pass.
4 min read Aug 09, 2022 -
Balance transfer offers are returning; here’s how you can save
A year after 0 percent balance transfer promotions went into hiding, they’re back in a big way.
3 min read Mar 19, 2024 -
Survey: Credit card debt more common when net worth exceeds $100K
No matter what your worth is on paper, pay off your credit card debt as soon as possible.
4 min read Jan 25, 2023