Pump up payments to cut down interest charges

These days, fewer people are paying with cash and checks, and more are turning to credit cards. But that leads to bigger balances and higher interest charges. Use this calculator to see how long it will take to pay off your card's current balance, and how adding a little extra to each month's payment can make a big difference.

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