3. Credit Cards

  • What is it? Some of the highest interest rates aimed at keeping you under water.
  • Should I worry about it? If you carry any balance over month-to-month.
  • How much? Pay off your remaining balance.
  • Did you know?
    • 15% – 25% | interest rate of most credits cards
    • $822 | total interest you would owe on $1,000 @ 20% over 3 years
  • Why? Because credit card interest is like trying to swim with a cinder block.
  • More info: 11 Things to Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card

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