The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.

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Credit card debt is climbing again, and the latest jump in balances over just a few months signals that household budgets are under growing strain. As more borrowers lean on plastic to cover everyday ...

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There are many reasons why credit card interest rates are high. Here's what to know (and what to do in response).