Card balances continued to grow in October, per Fed report
Banks had eased their lending standards in the third quarter,…
December 7, 2021
Research and Statistics Stories
Average credit card interest rates: Week of December 1, 2021
Average card rates remained unchanged again this week, remaining just…
December 1, 2021
Poll: U.S. adults plan to tip service providers well this holiday season
Holiday tipping is a great way to say thank you…
December 1, 2021
How do credit cards work?
When used responsibly, a credit card can help you finance…
November 2, 2021
Money stress and mental health: 5 ways to cope
Financial instability can take a toll on your mental health.…
October 27, 2021
Business credit card statistics 2021
Many entrepreneurs rely on credit cards to keep their small…
October 26, 2021
Poll: Most retail store card applications happen at checkout
Retail store cards are often available at checkout and typically…
October 12, 2021
Average credit scores in the U.S. in 2021
Even in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, American credit…
September 17, 2021
Credit card rewards and cardholder satisfaction statistics
Rewards are a key factor in cardholder satisfaction, with cash…
September 16, 2021
Student credit, debit and mobile payment statistics
Credit cards have gotten harder for college students to get,…
September 16, 2021
The average credit card balance is $5,525. Here’s what you need to know
The coronavirus pandemic had a major impact on the way…
September 10, 2021
State-by-state bankruptcy statistics
Bankruptcy is one way to reduce a mountain of debt,…
August 30, 2021
COVID-19 kept credit card applications depressed for a year
During COVID-19, a study finds that credit card applications declined—a…
August 27, 2021
What is a CVV code and how do you find yours?
Every credit card has a card security code printed on…
August 27, 2021
Student card survey shows student credit cards on the rise
Almost half of students reported that they carry at least…
August 17, 2021
Card balances continued to grow in October, per Fed report
Banks had eased their lending standards in the third quarter,…
December 7, 2021
Average credit card interest rates: Week of December 1, 2021
Average card rates remained unchanged again this week, remaining just…
December 1, 2021
Poll: Most retail store card applications happen at checkout
Retail store cards are often available at checkout and typically…
October 12, 2021
Average credit scores in the U.S. in 2021
Even in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, American credit…
September 17, 2021
Student credit, debit and mobile payment statistics
Credit cards have gotten harder for college students to get,…
September 16, 2021
The average credit card balance is $5,525. Here’s what you need to know
The coronavirus pandemic had a major impact on the way…
September 10, 2021
State-by-state bankruptcy statistics
Bankruptcy is one way to reduce a mountain of debt,…
August 30, 2021
COVID-19 kept credit card applications depressed for a year
During COVID-19, a study finds that credit card applications declined—a…
August 27, 2021
The history of credit cards
Throughout their history, credit cards have offered advantages over all…
August 12, 2021