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Zero Interest Credit Card Advice

Whether you need breathing room to chip away at debt or want to pay off a large purchase over time, zero-interest credit cards can be a big help.
Here's everything you need to know to make them work for you.

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  • Introduction to 0% APR Credit Cards
  • After the 0% APR Period
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What is APR on a credit card?

APR is your card’s interest rate, and it will cost you if you carry a balance.
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What’s a good APR for a credit card?

A lower APR is better and a good credit score will help you qualify for better APRs
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What does 0% APR mean?

Here’s how to maximize the benefits of a 0% intro APR credit card.
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7 things you didn’t know about 0% APR cards

Before signing up for a 0 percent APR card, check out these little-known facts.
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The pros and cons of 0% APR credit cards

Find out the pros and cons of a 0 percent intro APR credit card.
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How to choose a 0% APR credit card

Learn about what key factors to consider before choosing a 0 percent APR credit card.
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How your grace period lets you avoid paying interest on a credit card

A grace period is an interest-free period on your card balance.
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What happens when your 0% intro APR period ends?

A higher interest rate will kick in once your promotional APR ends.
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Should you carry a balance on a 0% APR credit card?

It’s not bad to carry a balance on a zero percent intro APR card during the promotion
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You owe interest on a 0% APR credit card. How did that happen?

Learn more about why you may end up paying interest on a zero percent APR card.
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Want a lower credit card interest rate? Just ask

Call your card issuer if you want a lower interest rate, and be ready to negotiate
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How to maximize your 0% APR credit card and avoid debt traps

Cards that offer 0 percent intro APR can be excellent tools.
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Best 0% Introductory APR credit cards of 2024

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