- Most credit cardholders carry month-to-month balances with average monthly charges near $1,100, rising use of buy-now-pay-later options, and mixed issuer satisfaction.
- Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises paying more than the minimum on high-interest cards, avoiding buy-now-pay-later for nonessential purchases, setting a budget with autopay, and considering balance transfers or credit counseling if debts become unmanageable.
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