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Use Your Good Credit to Consolidate Debt & Save Money

If you are like me, you receive multiple 0% APR credit card

offers on a daily basis. Up until about a year ago, I would just

throw them away. Then I wised up and saw an opportunity. Not

only could I consolidate my current credit cards, I could

eliminate unnecessary interest expenses.

I first transferred all outstanding balances from my

high-interest credit cards (which were all of them) to my new 0%

card. Now I was only making one payment a month instead of

three. I then determined the average payment I would have to

make each month to have it paid off at the end of the

promotional period. That's the payment I made each month and it

beneficial to your needs. Best of luck!...

saved me a great deal of money in interest charges. At the end

of the promotional period, my debt was paid off and I hadn't

spent a dime in interest! The other option would have been to

transfer the balance once again to a NEW 0% card at the end of

the promotional period, further lowering the initial monthly

payment.

I do have a few suggestions before jumping in and signing up for

any 0% card. Compare all that are out there! Read the terms

carefully. Is there a balance transfer fee, and if so, how much

is it? Does the 0% apply to balance transfers only or to

purchases as well? How long is the 0% promotional period? Know

the terms well or this 0% card could cost you more than that 18%

card you're already carrying in your wallet. There are a great

deal of cards out there - pick the one that is the most

beneficial to your needs. Best of luck!

About the author:

Jennifer Tarzian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in

Psychology. Her experience includes sales, service, and managing

a small corporation. She is proud to be a stay-at-home mom and

enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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