An Easy Way To Eliminate Your Credit Card Debt
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An Easy Way to Eliminate Your Credit Card Debt
Millions of Americans have successfully paid off heavy credit card debt, and you can be one of them. Simply making minimum payments won't be enough to tackle your debt effectively. By going beyond the minimum, you can save thousands in interest and significantly shorten the time it takes to pay off your credit card balance.
Case Study
A friend once asked me to review her credit card statement. Although she had stopped using the card and was paying the minimum amount, she felt stuck.
Her balance was $5,218 at an interest rate of 18%. She was paying the minimum of 3.5% or $10, whichever was higher. She assumed that by avoiding additional charges and paying the minimum, she'd soon clear her debt.
Calculation Results
If she continued making only the minimum payments, it would take her 181 months to pay off the balance, accruing $3,762.35 in interest. In total, she'd pay $8,980.35 for a $5,218 balance. No wonder she felt like she wasn't making progress.
What's the Solution?
The solution is simple. If she continued paying $181.37 monthly?"the maximum she'd been paying initially?"instead of just meeting the minimum requirements, she’d pay off the debt in 43 months and only accrue $1,635.45 in interest, saving $2,126.90.
Taking It Further
If she increased her payment to $200 monthly, she would clear the debt in just 34 months with $1,428.30 in interest paid, saving $2,334.05. Increasing it to $250 a month, she'd pay off the card in 26 months with $1,071.09 in interest, saving $2,691.26.
For even faster results, if she could afford it, doubling her self-imposed payment to $362.74 would allow her to pay off the balance in just 17 months.
In Summary
This simple strategy allows anyone to start eliminating credit card debt right away. By consistently paying more than the minimum and stopping additional charges, you'll make tangible progress toward becoming debt-free. Start now to take control of your financial future.
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