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What a December Fed Rate Hike Would Mean for Your Credit Card, Car Loan and Savings

Traders put the odds of a December hike near 87 percent. What a quarter point would actually do to a card balance, a car loan and your savings.

November 12, 2026 · 7 min read

Budgeting how-to

How to Budget for the Holidays in 2026 (Without a Credit Card Hangover)

Start from your paychecks, not your wish list. A four-step plan that counts the costs everyone forgets and keeps January's card statement boring.

November 12, 2026 · 7 min read