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TIP: THE MINIMUM PAYMENT TRAP
It would take 61 years to pay off a $5,000 credit card balance if you
make only the minimum monthly payment. You would pay almost $16,000* in
interest!
* Assuming a 14% interest rate and minimum payment of 1.5% of the
outstanding balance.
Creditcard Cash
Advance Fee.
Charged when you use the card for a
cash advance; may be a flat fee (for example, $3.00) or a percentage
of the cash advance (for example, 3%)
What are the cash advance
features?
Some credit cards let you borrow cash in addition to making purchases on
credit. Most credit card companies treat these cash advances and your
purchases differently. If you plan to use your card for cash advances,
look for information about
Access. Most credit cards let you use an ATM to get a cash advance. Or
the credit card company may send you "checks" that you can write to get
the cash advance. APR. The APR for cash advances may be higher than the
APR for purchases.
Fees. The credit card company may charge a fee in addition to the
interest you will pay on the amount advanced.
Limits. Some credit cards limit cash advances to a dollar amount (for
example, $200 per cash advance or $500 per week) or a portion of your
credit limit (for example, 75% of your available credit limit).
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How payments are credited. Many credit card companies apply your
payments to purchases first and then to cash advances. Read your credit
card agreement to learn how your payments will be credited.
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