Our calculations are based on the proportion of consumers (36 %, according to a recent Gallup study)
who carry over a balance on their cards from month to month, and therefore would incur interest charges, and the impact of the quarter - point rise in rates, which analysts expect to be passed along in full through higher APRs on credit card balances.
The higher share of revolvers — consumers
who carry over a balance from one month to the next — could also mean a larger number of consumers may be struggling to pay off their balances.
Not exact matches
Per capita credit card debt among those
who carry a
balance is up by roughly 9 % since 2013 and total outstanding revolving debt, which mostly comprises credit card debt, is up by about 20 %
over that same time, according to the latest data released by the Federal Reserve.
Low interest credit cards are useful for any individual
who might need to
carry a
balance over time (the interest rate may not be so important for those
who pay their
balances in full every month).
Credit cards offer a great deal of flexibility as well but are best used by borrowers
who have a strong understanding of their ability to repay
over time and the cost of
carrying a
balance over from month to month.
They reflect the debt that's
carried over, and subject to interest, for only those cardholders
who report that they usually
carry over their
balance.
There's no promotional APR on purchases or
balance transfers, which won't win
over consumers
who carry a
balance.
Consumers
who would like to transfer
balances do not have to pay a
balance transfer fee when they
carry over balances either.
Riley recommends that consumers
who tend to
carry credit card
balances month - to - month prioritize interest rates
over rewards.
There's no promotional APR on purchases or
balance transfers, which won't win
over consumers
who carry a
balance.
This could be a huge pitfall for novice cardholders,
who could get
over their heads in penalties and fees if they end up
carrying a
balance.
According to Federal Reserve data, 20 - somethings
who owe student loans
carry an average
balance of just
over $ 22,000.