- EXAMINING THE BILLING, MARKETING, AND DISCLOSURE PRACTICES OF THE CREDIT CARD INDUSTRY, AND THEIR IMPACT ON CONSUMERS
APRs fluctuate, but in general, they hover around 13 to 16 percent. That is very high! This makes it extremely expensive if you carry a balance on your card.
Ramit Sethi • I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. Just a 6-Week Program That Works (Second Edition)

Most Americans are not in good financial shape. We know this. We know that 40% of Americans can’t afford a $400 unexpected expense and that household debt is higher than ever.