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Why Credit Card Interest Rates Are So High in 2026
Average credit card APRs are near record highs even as broader interest rates have eased. Here is what is keeping card rates elevated.
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Average credit card APRs are near record highs even as broader interest rates have eased. Here is what is keeping card rates elevated.
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