Credit card basics: Pay over the monthly minimum payment
If you're only paying your minimum credit card payment, you could be doing some harm to your finances. Here's the case for paying more than the minimum.
Chris Kissell
Chris Kissell has been a writer and editor for more than two decades. His work has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, and on many news and financial websites. He lives in Denver, Colorado.
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