The Simple 10 Debt Elimination Solution
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The Simple $10 Debt Elimination Strategy
Overview
Paying off credit card debt doesn’t require massive monthly payments or major sacrifices. With some basic planning and a straightforward strategy, you can effectively reduce your debt.
Article
When you ask a friend about their New Year's resolutions, "Pay off my credit cards" is a common answer. However, many struggle to outline a clear plan to achieve this goal.
Step 1: Reduce Credit Card Use
The first step toward eliminating credit card debt is to sharply cut back or completely stop using your credit cards. For many, this can be the hardest part. If you're accustomed to spending with credit and worrying about it later, breaking free from this habit is challenging.
Some people choose to cut up their credit cards, making it impossible to use them. Others might lock them away, using them only for emergencies.
Step 2: Pay More than the Minimum
To offset your debt, aim to pay more than the minimum balance. Credit card companies typically set a minimum monthly payment at about 2.5% of your outstanding balance. For instance, with a $1,100 balance at an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 18.9%, your minimum payment would be $27.50. Paying just the minimum means it would take 66 months, or 5.5 years, to clear the debt. During this time, the credit card company earns $676.94 in interest.
Credit card companies keep payments low to maximize their interest earnings from consumers. By sticking with the minimum payment, you're essentially prolonging your entanglement with debt.
Introducing the $10 Strategy
If you've been paying only the minimum, consider this: Can you find an extra $10 to add to this month's payment? Most of us can find a way to save $10 by cutting back on a few coffees or lunches at fast-food outlets.
Here's the solution: Add that extra $10 to your minimum payment. So instead of $27.50, pay $37.50 a month. Just by adding $10, you'll cut nearly two years off your debt timeline and save $277 in interest! That's money you can redirect to savings or other debts. Imagine the impact if you applied this simple strategy to all your credit card debts!
Conclusion
Eliminating credit card debt doesn’t require large payments or major sacrifices. With basic planning and a consistent strategy, you can make significant progress in reducing your debt.
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