Why You Should Pay High Interest Loan First
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Why You Should Prioritize Paying High-Interest Loans
Introduction
Paying off loans can be compared to renting equipment. Just like paying for rentals, you incur costs while borrowing money, which is known as interest. This charge is essentially the cost of 'employing' someone else's money.Understanding Interest Rates
Interest rates represent the cost of borrowing money. For example, if you borrow $10,000 and need to pay $3,000 annually for that loan, your interest rate is 30% ($3,000/$10,000).The Impact of High Interest
If you don't pay the interest, it gets added to your loan balance. For instance, if you start with a $10,000 loan at a 30% interest rate and fail to pay, you’ll owe $13,000 the following year, then $16,900 after two years. This exponential growth highlights why it’s crucial to manage high-interest debt promptly.Comparing Loan Costs
Consider two debts: one from a credit card with a 30% interest rate and another from a mortgage at 9.9%. For every unpaid dollar, the credit card debt costs significantly more. Each dollar from the credit card incurs 30 cents annually, while the mortgage costs just 9.9 cents per dollar.Just as you'd let go of a higher-paid employee first, it’s financially wise to pay off the costlier debt first. If you have $30,000 debt on both a credit card and a mortgage, prioritizing the credit card debt will be more cost-effective in the long term.
Conclusion
By paying off high-interest loans first, you reduce your overall debt more efficiently. For a detailed example, visit http://fasterfinancialfreedom.com for simulations and data translated into easy-to-understand insights.You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: Why You Should Pay High Interest Loan First.
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