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How Much Will You Save
The following example illustrates the annual savings you could achieve by switching to a credit card plan with a lower APR and no annual fee. The average monthly balance used in this simplified example is around the national average for consumers with credit card debt.
Terms Plan A Plan B
Average monthly balance $2,500 $2,500
APR X 18% X14%
Amount paid in finance $450 $350
charges annually
Annual fee + $20 + $0
Total Cost $470 $350
By switching to a credit card plan with a lower APR and no annual fee, you could save $120 annually. Of course, this example assumes that the interest rate is applied to a constant balance of $2,500 and that you make all payments on time; if you paid down some of the balance each month, the amount paid in finance charges annually would be less. Also, if you make a payment late, you may incur additional fees that will increase your cost.
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