"Understanding and Managing the $1.13 Trillion Credit Card Debt Crisis in America"

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Americans collectively owe $1.13 trillion in credit card debt, with the average balance per consumer at a historic high of $6,360. Experts recommend strategies such as utilizing 0% balance transfer credit cards to consolidate high-cost debt, refinancing into lower-interest personal loans, or negotiating for lower annual percentage rates. Additionally, they suggest prioritizing repayment using either the avalanche or snowball method, both of which can help consumers pay off debt sooner.
Topics:business#balance-transfer#credit-card-debt#interest-rates#personal-finance#repayment-strategies
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