Many families are frustrated and overwhelmed by working hard only to see their debt grow instead of their savings. This is a large group of people who are one late payment away from receiving punitive default rates of almost 30 on credit cards and other loans. If you are at the edge, default rates will be devastating. If your credit card bill comes at the end of the month when there is no money left, contact your credit card company to change your billing schedule to fit with your pay schedule.
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These households have probably gone through budget shock--as their balances have risen, the interest rates have also increased every few months and the minimum payment percentage has just increased. The average APR is now above 13, so carrying that balance is getting very expensive. The average household is paying over 700 per year in interest for credit cards.
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As a consumer, make sure you read the dreaded terms and conditions of the card so you know what you're in for.
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