Call your credit card company and ask if they'll keep that 0% interest rate for another six months. While you have it, stop eating out so much and use that cash to pay down your balance. Stash your cards somewhere safe and don't touch them until you're debt free.
Six years ago, interest rates were much lower, so refinancing now at 6% instead of keeping your 3% rate doesn’t make much sense.
Instead of that, reach out to your credit card companies and ask if they can set you up with a hardship program they're often willing to help!
Don’t ignore your credit card accounts—whether they’re open or closed. If you do, collections might come after you, and depending on the amount, they could even take you to court and threaten wage garnishment. Ignoring the problem won’t make it disappear—it’ll just get worse.
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CITI and Capitol One first. After the promo period ends, if you haven’t paid off the balance, they’ll add interest that’s built up since you got the card—not just on new purchases. That’s why it’s important to pay it off before the promo ends.
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