Debt
Interest Rate
The yearly price of borrowing money.
In plain language
Expressed as a percentage of what you owe. A 24% card rate means the balance grows by roughly a quarter of itself each year if untouched.
Why it matters
High-rate debt compounds against you faster than most investments compound for you.
Put it to work
Own more. Owe less.
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