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How You Can Reduce Interest Cost

Understanding how interest costs are charged will help you makeinformed decisions about the responsible use of your creditcard. Used properly, your credit card provides a fast and easyway to access funds without having to carry a large amount ofcash.

How You Can Minimize Interest Charges Here are some suggestionsto help minimize the interest charges on your credit card:

* Pay your credit card balance in full each month.

* If you decide not to pay off your balance in full, try to paymore than the minimum balance due.

* If you carry a balance from one month to the next, consider acredit card with a lower rate of interest.

* Understand the interest charges and fees being applied toyour credit card account. For example, remember that with cashadvances, interest begins to accrue as soon as the cash isadvanced, and with credit card issued checks, interest begins toaccrue once the check has been cashed.

* Be aware that the quicker you pay off your outstandingbalance, the less interest you'll pay.

* Consolidate your debt from higher interest cards-likedepartment store cards to a lower interest credit card.

* Make payments on time. Take advantage of helpful tools likeautomated payment options and the use of credit card checks.

* Be a careful buyer and know the cost of using credit cards.Be sure to read the important information in the credit cardagreement mailed to you when you receive your credit card.

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