Making the minimum payment on your credit card debt is important to avoid late fees and damage to your credit score.
Although paying the minimum is better than missing a payment, the interest fees can significantly increase the total cost over time.
Using Forbes Advisor’s minimum payment calculator will help estimate the time and cost to pay off credit card debt with only minimum payments.
Consider applying for a 0% APR card for one-time expenses to avoid interest charges temporarily, but aim to pay off the total balance before the promotional period ends.