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6 Tips to Avoid Credit-Card Late Fees

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com

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Avoid Credit Card Late Fees: Add Up the Cost and Resolve to Be Debt-Free

Why Pay Your Credit Card Bills in Full and On Time?

  • Sometimes when people get in a cycle of late payments, they stop thinking about the extra cost. If you often pay credit card late fees, add up how much those fees cost you in a year.
  • You may be surprised at how much money you could put into savings if you weren't giving it away to credit card and other finance companies for late fees.
  • The best way to avoid credit card late fees and other credit card charges is to pay off your balance every month, and to make sure the payment is on time.
  • That may be easier said than done, but living debt-free is a worthwhile goal you can achieve with careful planning, patience, and consistent effort.

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