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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LOWER CREDIT CARD DEBT?

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  1. Miztery
    March 9th, 2010 at 09:06 | #1

    Well you sound like you’re only paying the minimum. For starters, if you’ve always paid on time, try calling the credit card company and see if you can lower the interest rate. That will help you pay if off faster. Then try your best to pay MORe than the minimum payment. $1,000 isn’t really that bad compared to some people, so this won’t be too hard I promise. :)

  2. Stilwater
    March 9th, 2010 at 09:06 | #2

    Stop using the card. Use a debit card and buy only what you can afford.

  3. Gabrio
    March 9th, 2010 at 09:06 | #3

    Pay all, don’t use it.

  4. Louisa
    March 9th, 2010 at 09:06 | #4

    It sounds like you’re paying the minimum payment. That will not make it go down. You have to pay at least 5 times the minimum to make that debt go away. For example….if your minimum payment is $20.00 per month, pay $100 per month. It’s that simple. If you pay 100 per month, you can make the debt go away in 10 months. If you can pay more, you can make it go away sooner.

    Idea- pay it down with your tax stimulus check.

  5. traffic814
    March 9th, 2010 at 09:06 | #5

    1. Pay off your highest rate cards/debts first. STOP USING CREDIT CARDS and pare them down. Revolving credit is a kiler to your budget.
    2. Contact your debtors and see if you can negotiate a lower rate of interest in return for discontinuing use of the card.
    3. Some agencies offer debt counseling at no charge. Check with your local social services agencies and other non-profits in the area to see if they can help or provide referrals.
    Good luck.

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