Credit Card Debt Facts
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Understanding Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is a complex issue surrounded by many myths. Dispelling these myths with facts can help you manage your debt more effectively and understand the broader societal trend. Here’s what you need to know:
Interest Rates Can Fluctuate
Interest rates are not fixed. Although you might currently benefit from a low rate, it can increase without warning. While laws are evolving to regulate these changes, they’re not yet fully in place. By making regular payments and diligently reducing your debt, you can mitigate the impact of these fluctuations.
Minimum Payments Aren’t Sufficient
Many believe that making minimum payments will eventually clear their debt. Unfortunately, on many cards, monthly interest can exceed these payments, leading to more debt. Paying only the minimum can actually increase your debt over time.
Debt Is on the Rise
When managing debt, people often accumulate more by opening new credit cards to pay off old ones. This cycle deepens their financial predicament. Credit card debt is growing by at least 1% annually, both nationally and individually. For instance, the average credit card debt for American households rose from $10,737 in 2007 to $10,779 in 2008, according to the Nilson Report.
Increasing Numbers Enter Debt Daily
America now faces almost $1 trillion in credit card debt, with the number rising. Over the past year, 700,000 Americans acquired credit cards, adding more than half a million people to the debt pool. Falling into credit card debt can happen easily and quickly.
Debt is a growing challenge individually and collectively. As you work to reduce your current debt, strive to avoid accumulating new debt. Increasing your payments can help you manage these issues effectively. By understanding these facts, you can take a more informed approach to your financial health.
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