How To Save Money On Interest Expenses?
We have heard a lot that if we pay off our credit card balance every month and only spend what we can afford to spend , we can avoid interest expenses and finance charges. It’s like getting an interest-free loan. Isn’t that a great way to save money?
That would be a great idea. But how many of us can actually do this? Studies show that many people with credit cards pay just the minimum amount every month, and “roll over” the rest to pay the following.
Then next month, we roll the charge over yet again. That means we pay interest on our loan, every month. Plus,we pay interest on the interest we owe !
Isn’t there a way in which we can save money on our credit cards? Fortunately, there is. Look for low interest credit cards offering 0% Interest or APR for up to 12 months on all purchases and balance transfers. The length of your introductory period will be either 12 months for purchases and balance transfers or 3 months for balance transfers only, depending on the review of your application and credit history.
Remember though: the BEST way to save money is to pay off your cards monthly. But for the rest of us who carry a balance, getting a low interest credit card or a credit card with a low introductory rate is one way to save you money in interest expenses.