Balance Transfer Featured Articles

7 times balance transfers can cost more than they save

By John Schmoll | Updated on March 4, 2026

High interest rates are a primary reason many Americans struggle to repay credit card debt, often derailing long-term financial goals. While...

By Holly Johnson | Updated on February 12, 2026

Balance transfer credit cards can be a powerful tool when it comes to paying off debt, although your final outcome will...

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on January 7, 2026

Just because you've hit a few fiscal bumps in the road over the past few years does not mean you are...

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on January 7, 2026

Regardless of why you have bad credit, a balance transfer may be one way to get back on track. It can...

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on January 7, 2026

Being able to improve your credit score from good/very good (670-799) up to excellent (800 and over) can have a major...

By Brooklyn Lowery | Updated on August 4, 2025

Do you know how to choose a balance transfer credit card? Do you know the best way to use it to...

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on May 22, 2025

Balance transfer credit cards can be an excellent tool for easing debt, but understanding how they work and what you stand...

By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on April 29, 2025

Completing a balance transfer is a relatively easy process, but you'll want to understand how transfers work and the steps involved...

By Jennifer Doss | Updated on March 5, 2025

Balance transfer cards are usually available only to those with good or excellent credit. Typically, that means having a credit score...

By Erica Sandberg | Updated on January 11, 2025

The strongest case for a balance transfer credit card is that most come with a 0% APR introductory period which can...