Using credit cards to pay loans, bills attracts interest (Lexington Herald-Leader)

With more Americans struggling to pay for basic living expenses, a small but growing segment of the finance industry is encouraging consumers to pay their mortgages, car notes, student loans - and even alimony - online by credit card. Those who pay their card charges in full each month may find that the practice provides a slew of card incentives while buying extra time to come up with the ...