The Fed Hiked. Your Card APR Moves First
On Sept. 16 the Fed lifted funds to 3.75%–4%. Card APRs often reprice in one or two cycles. Savings take the stairs. Here is the lag, in dollars.
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One in Four Adults Can't Pay Off the Grocery Card. Change the Store, Not the APR
Urban Institute says grocery debt is common. Consumer Reports found Aldi, Lidl, Costco, and BJ's beating Walmart. Numerator says food inflation cooled. The card is still the expensive part.
Debt Consolidation in 2026: When It Works and When It Backfires
Record numbers of Americans are turning to debt consolidation in 2026. Here's when it works, when it backfires, and which strategy fits your situation.