MONEY 110 words
Compare Balance Transfer Cards Before Moving Credit Card Debt
A 0 percent balance transfer looks like free money until the transfer fee and the post-promotional rate get factored in. This compares the real cost of the transfer against what you are paying now, works out the monthly repayment needed to actually clear it in time, and names the risk if the plan slips.
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You have {DEBT_AMOUNT} on a credit card charging [current APR] and are considering a balance transfer to a 0 percent card. You have found a few options with different terms.
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**Compare** balance transfer options:
1. Transfer fee versus interest saved over the 0 percent period
2. What happens to the rate after the promotional period ends
3. Realistic repayment plan needed to clear it within the 0 percent window
4. Risk of the card being declined and what to do if it is
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- Cost comparison table (fee versus interest saved)
- Monthly repayment needed to clear within the window
- Verdict with the biggest risk named
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