Credit card debt is a real problem for many Americans. About a quarter of credit card users carry a balance from month to month, and across the nation, outstanding credit card debt currently amounts to $1.7 trillion. Throw in record-high interest rates, which average above 23% on the typical credit card, and it’s harder than ever for many consumers to break free.
With the holidays fast approaching and holiday spending expected to rise, it could be tempting for consumers to charge even more to…