If the only thing that matters to you when paying off debt is saving dollars and cents, the payment strategy that clearly makes the most financial sense is paying off your balance with the highest interest rate first. So try this method out and start watching your balances shrink!
Start out by doubling your monthly payments on the card with the highest APR while continuing to make the...
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Dec 10, 2013 | Weekly Tip: Preparing Your Credit Card for Holiday Travels
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Dec 04, 2013 | Weekly Tip: Use credit, not debit, when shopping online
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