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The Fed's cutting rates but credit card APRs aren't budging — this is why

The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point in October, marking the second reduction of 2025.

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What will happen to credit card rates following a December Fed rate cut?

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Here’s what the interest-rate cut means for borrowers on everything from credit cards to mortgages

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Donald Trump calls for larger cuts after Federal Reserve reduces interest rates to 3-year low

Jay Powell had warned that an interest rate cut this month was not a “foregone conclusion”.

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Fed's Goolsbee explains vote against December rate cut, says patience 'feels like the wiser choice'

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What FOMC's Projections Tell Us About Rate Cuts, Inflation, And Unemployment

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What Is APR? Understanding Credit Card Interest Rates

All credit cards come with more than a few moving parts. Among them is an annual percentage rate, or APR — the cost of borrowing money using the card. However, the tricky thing with credit cards is that they can have multiple APRs, each of which applies ...

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The 3 worst mistakes people make with 0% intro APR credit cards

Avoid these 0% intro APR credit card mistakes, like picking the wrong card offer, overspending, and paying too little. Here's how to do it right.

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4 tips to get a lower credit card APR

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit card interest rates rose last month, pushing the average APR to 'just over 20%'. | Credit: SI photography / Getty Images The savviest way to use a ...

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Why Your APR is So High Even When You Have Good Credit

The interest rate on your credit card determines how much you’ll pay if you carry a balance. Interest rates vary across different types of cards, but your credit score is a major factor in setting your credit card annual percentage rate. Like many ...

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Here's what credit card companies aren't telling you about APR

APR is deliberately confusing and compounds daily. Read disclosure boxes, use 0% offers strategically, and make multiple monthly payments to minimize interest costs. When you see "18.99% APR" advertised on a credit card, you might think you understand what ...

This 0% Intro APR Card Can Give You Real Breathing Room in 2026

Get nearly two years of interest-free breathing room with the Wells Fargo Reflect Card's generous intro APR offer.

Forbes

What Is The Average Credit Card Interest Rate This Week? November 24, 2025

Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of local news sources, college blogs and nonprofits on topic..

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What you should know before applying for a store credit card, according to Lending Tree

CHICAGO (WLS) -- More Americans say they're considering applying for a store credit card. According to financial experts at LendingTree, 35% of Americans are likely to apply for one of those cards this holiday season. That's a huge increase from last year.

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My credit-card APR is 27%. Here's what happened when I asked my bank to lower it.

More than 8 in 10 people have successfully negotiated a lower APR. Here's what to say when you call your bank. My credit score and income are better than ever, so I called my bank to ask for a lower credit-card APR. Last month while I was working on a ...