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The insidious effects of minimum monthly payments
A lot of people don’t know.
These don’t include subscriptions; these are debts you owe for anything, which could include:
Car note
Mortgage
Student loan
Personal loan
Credit Card Debt
And for each category, you might have multiple cards or accounts open, which can significantly increase how many minimum payments you’re actively managing.
Less is more.
Aim to keep your minimum monthly payments low, so you can focus on keeping your expenses less and your investments high.
Minimum payments insidiously affect finances and can decrease your spending/saving power.
Live below your means and rethink debt. (Usually) The less debt you have, the more wealth you can build.
How Many Minimum Payments Do You Have Each Month?
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