What is trailing interest and how do I avoid it?

What is “trailing interest”? I just got a credit card bill with interest charged after I paid it off! Submitted by Sasha. When you are using credit cards, timing is everything. The difference between the date you make a credit purchase and the date you pay can have a huge impact on the “cost of…

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How to Pay Down Your Debt

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“The ONE aspect of our financial lives that causes the most distress” (cue Jeopardy music) “What is DEBT?” Correct! Yup, you guessed it (or maybe you’ve lived it). Debt is the number one cause of financial stress in the U.S. The “right” way to pay off that debt is a constant source of confusion. Even…

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