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Annual fees get all the attention, but they are not the only charge on a credit card. Six common myths show where card fees really come from.

Your monthly statement holds more than the amount due. Walk through each part of a real-looking credit card statement with our interactive guide.

Paying the $90 minimum on a $3,000 card balance can take more than 12 years. See why the minimum feels right and what a steady payment saves.

A few cents of interest a day can quietly cancel out your cash back. Learn how APR, daily rates and grace periods decide what your card costs.