Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images The average credit card interest rate is 19.56%, down from a record-high 20.79% set on Aug. 14, 2024. Current credit card interest rates Weekly national averages Variable 06/10/2026 19.56% 06/03/2026 19.57% 05/27/2026 19.57% 05/20/2026 19.57% 05/13/2026 19.57% 05/06/2026 19.57% 04/29/2026 19.57% 04/22/2026 19.57%  04/15/2026 19.57% 04/08/2026 19.58%…

This story about the May 2026 CPI inflation report is developing and will be updated with more details. Inflation ticked higher in May as American consumers continued to face elevated fuel prices amid the Iran war’s impact on the energy market and across the economy.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…

Key takeaways The unbanked have no relationship with traditional financial institutions, while the underbanked use banks but rely heavily on alternative financial services. 4.2% of U.S. households are unbanked and 14.2% are underbanked, according to the FDIC’s 2023 survey. High fees, minimum balance requirements and lack of trust are the…