These cards can be a useful tool for getting out of debt Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aaron Hurd is a contributor to Buy Side and a finance expert on credit cards, travel rewards, ...

Carrying a credit card balance means you'll pay interest on your purchases, costing you more than what you've bought. If your balance is high relative to your credit limit, your credit score may take ...

If you have lower credit, you may qualify for a balance transfer card -- but other debt repayment methods are likely a better fit. Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After ...

A balance transfer credit card can be a valuable tool for getting out of debt -- but it's not right for everyone. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

Carrying a balance on your credit card past your grace period means that you’ll start accruing interest on that balance, which will continue to grow until you pay it off completely. If this is the ...