Credit card debt has reached a record $1.28 trillion, with average interest rates exceeding 21%. As the Federal Reserve approaches its March meeting, analysts anticipate no rate cuts due to ongoing economic uncertainty. Even if the Fed lowers rates, credit card interest may remain high since lenders have discretion over rate adjustments. Borrowers can request lower rates from issuers or consider hardship programs to manage their debt more effectively.
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