Paying your credit card bill weekly is certainly not necessary. But it does come with some perks you might not realize. Read on to find out what they are.

Americans Struggle With Record Credit Card Debt U.S. credit card debt reached a record $1.17 trillion in the third quarter of 2024, growing from $770 billion in the first quarter of 2021 and the share of active credit card holders making just minimum payments rose to 10.75%, the highest percentage ever in data going back to 2012. [ The Guardian]

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits.

High interest rates, stubborn inflation and continued consumer spending are among the factors that have lifted collective credit card debt to an all-time high of $1.21 trillion, a