Source: forbes.com
Credit card consolidation can pay off. Assume $25,000 of credit card debt at a 20 percent interest rate and a $500 monthly payment. With a strong credit profile, you might
Credit card consolidation can pay off. Assume $25,000 of credit card debt at a 20 percent interest rate and a $500 monthly payment. With a strong credit profile, you might
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