Your current balance (or outstanding balance) and statement balance are two entirely different figures. But your current balance and statement balance can occasionally align, particularly after your ...

Discover how your credit card bill compares to the U.S. average and learn ways to manage debt, lower interest costs, and take control of your spending.

Most people pay their credit card bill once a month -- and that's perfectly fine. But there's a growing number of folks (myself included) who are switching to weekly payments instead. It might sound ...

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