Making the minimum monthly payments

Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Credit Card Services. and other Credit-Cards topics.

How paying the minimum payment on a credit card can cost more in the long run?

Making the minimum monthly payments

Pay much more than the minimum monthly payment on your credit card to avoid excessive finance charges. This credit card service should only be taken advantage of when there is no way you can pay your bill in full. Most minimum payments required by credit card companies are such a small fraction of the total balance that they don't make much of a dent in the overall debt. By only making the minimum payment, you can end up accruing more interest on your purchase than the original purchase was worth. Ideally, you'll pay you're credit card balance in full each month. If you can't pay all of it, pay as much as you can. Even overpaying the minimum by a little bit each month can have a huge impact on the amount of money you'll pay in the long run.

   

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.



Name:


URL: (optional)


Comment:


Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Credit-Cards Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Candi Wingate