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As the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again, credit card debt is already at a record high, and more people are carrying debt month to month. The Fed's interest rate increases are meant to fight inflation, but they've also led to higher annual percentage rates (APRs) for people with credit card debt, which means they pay more in interest. The Fed announced Wednesday that it would increase rates another quarter of a point. With inflation still high, people are leaning on their credit cards more for everyday purchases. It's the economy, inflation, gas prices, and food costs, said Lance DeJesus, 46, kitchen manager at the Golden Corral in York, Pennsylvania. A year ago, you could go to the grocery store with a hundred bucks and come out with a bunch of bags. Now, I come out with just one bag. DeJesus said he carries a credit card balance of roughly $2,600 from month to month over several cards, which have interest rates from 16.99% to 21.99%. Early in the pandemic, when DeJes

Updated On: 23 Mar 2023 | 8:01 AM IST

Beware that on some expenses you could be levied a fee for card usage

Updated On: 08 Dec 2022 | 10:33 PM IST

Credit Card bill payment platform Cred on Tuesday said it has acquired SaaS lending-as-a-service platform CreditVidya in a mix of cash and stock transcation for an undisclosed sum.

Updated On: 29 Nov 2022 | 4:25 PM IST

When you are considering canceling a card, it should be taken into account how the cancellation of your credit card will affect your credit score

Updated On: 08 Nov 2022 | 8:33 PM IST

Defying the after-effects of pandemic-related pay cuts and job losses, the credit cards business is booming like never before

Updated On: 20 Sep 2022 | 11:48 PM IST

Spends have topped Rs 1 trillion level for five consecutive months now

Updated On: 30 Aug 2022 | 11:45 PM IST

They overtake debit cards for e-commerce and bill payments but remain a minuscule portion of personal loans

Updated On: 30 Aug 2022 | 11:43 PM IST

HDFC Bank executive shares insights on how the lender intends to increase its credit card market share post embargo

Updated On: 30 Sep 2021 | 2:12 AM IST

Existing investor, billionaire Yuri Milner's fund DST Global leads round, along with Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global, and others. Existing and past employees liquidate ESOPs worth Rs 9 cr

Updated On: 06 Jan 2021 | 11:58 AM IST

The new variant of 26AS Form will have taxpayers' details as specified statements of financial transactions (SFTs) in various categories

Updated On: 18 Jul 2020 | 1:52 PM IST

Issuing the detailed instructions on the moratorium announcement later in the day, the RBI said, The instalments include payments falling due from March 1 to May 31

Updated On: 27 Mar 2020 | 9:03 PM IST

A credit card does have some virtues; it can be beneficial in an emergency

Updated On: 04 Dec 2019 | 10:21 PM IST

Moreover, the number of credit cards outstanding is also projected to grow at fast pace of 23 per cent CAGR in the next five years

Updated On: 28 Nov 2019 | 10:32 PM IST

Credit cards: Avoid the minimum amount repayment trap

Updated On: 18 Oct 2019 | 12:24 AM IST

Banks have started charging customers for payment of credit card bills through cheque

Updated On: 06 Aug 2017 | 1:29 AM IST