The Problem With 0% Interest Debt On Balance Transfer Cards
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- čas přidán 29. 10. 2023
- Let's say you owe on your credit card right now $5,000 and the card is basically maxed out and you paying 25% interest and you’re paying each month about $100 as minimum payment. Is it okay to move that debt to a balance transfer credit card if they are going to charge you 0% interest, or should you keep it where it is?
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1. What is a balance transfer card
- A balance transfer in my normal terms
- Is a card that is designed to transfer debt from one place to another place
- And the company that offers these cards, benefits because they 3% upfront, and most people will not be paying off the balance in full, and you can also potentially get other products that the company offers
The customer likes it
- Because for 12 months to sometimes even almost 2 years
- You get to try to pay off your debt without having to pay any interest ( that’s huge )
2. What is the problem with this
- The problem is that the people that usually have to take advantage of these deals
- Have an underlying issue which is bad money management
- And whenever they transfer the balance from one credit card to the next, effectively they just open up a new line of credit basically
some folks:
- Use the old line credit to get into more debt
- And then don’t even pay off the new one they have in period
- And they end up just getting into more debt
3. People that take advantage and the correct way to do it
- First set a goal a realistic one
- Once you’ve transferred the balance close the credit card to prevent going into more debt
- Don’t use the new card for anything just make automatic payments
Realistic Goal:
- Divide the amount of money you owe by the amount of money you have been giving to pay this off interest-free
- So $5,000 divided by 238 dollars or so
- If that’s not doable lower the number or a little, if you can do in less time then even better
Close the Other account:
- If you’re old credit card now has a zero balance or small one, pay it off first and then close it
- This way you don’t get stuck increasing the balance
Don’t fall for the trick
- A lot of these cards come with purchase offer also, of 12 months
- So they give you a line of $7,000 and you transfer 5k from debt
- They will let you buy things with that 2k and not pay interest for 12 months
- But then you’ll be in a deeper whole
Tip: the goal is to be debt-free
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Nope! Hide it in the drawer. Do NOT close the first card.
You nailed it exactly. ONLY please, don't close your CC accounts. That will hurt your credit. Turn them OFF and make it harder to use. Don't keep your CC information on any of your online shopping stores, it's too easy to go in and buy something. Make it HARDER to use the CC, but don't eliminate them. Eventually, especially as you have children and getting older, emergencies WILL come up. They will exceed your savings. You want to have a credit line available. Every once in a while, charge something really small on the CC's you're not using to show they are still active. Even if it's just a candy bar that you pay off. Pray and ask the Lord to help you with your money. I did. He has helped me. Thank you for your excellent information!
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Cc a: 10k balance, 18k credit limit, 29% apr.(200 a month in intrest)
Cc b: 0 balance, 25k limit, 0% apr for 12 months(25% standard apr after), 3% transfer fee.
Not only would I be saving on intrest, but also my overall utilization lower.
I would be interested in seeing a video of the best balance transfer cards! You made this video just in time as my lady and I were think of doing this. I really appreciate the great video. Keep them coming!
So what you're really saying, is yes it's a good thing if you are responsible. It's not a bad thing unless you make it a bad thing.
Kudos, you earned a subscriber with this
Not good advice, if you get a 2nd credit card leave the 1st one open that's been open for awhile. If you close the 1st one then it's going to lower your FICO score cause your average credit history length is lowered.
I would just hide the card, put it away do not close it
Credit score doesn’t matter.
Unless you got plans to buy a home within 1-2 years
Credit scores apply more than you think. I agree with the OP. Buying a car, renting a house, the interest rate that your credit card will currently charge you, even applying for a job could effect whether or not you get the job especially if you are going to work for any financial institutions or high level security companies.
For example, one of my friends wanted to be a nuclear engineer for the United States Navy. They did a background check and denied him partially based on credit report.
Yeah don’t close that other card just hide if of your not disciplined enough to use it for the time being it’s ok. That is a relationship your established with that institution, just like a plant it can grow to benefit you in the future when you’re ready
So initially you didn’t have the discipline to control spending; but at the end you learned from ur mistakes and was successful with your credit future. 🎉👍🏽
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Ayeee thank you !!
What if I put a charge the transfer on that 0 interest card. When I send payment, does it pay off the charge 1st?
Excellent question. If you got an answer or found a video explaining this, please share.
I wouldnt close if you want to lose credit you build. Anyways i am mostly good if i am givin a ens date i work hard to pay off fast to avoid any triubles. It can be good if you are careful and play the game.
Need advice, I got $25k in credit card debt with payments of $1000 at 30% interest, on track to pay it off in 3 years, is it smart to take out a 401k loan and pay it off and bc I get to pay myself 8% interest I can shave off 1 year 3 months and be done in almost half the time for about the same payment amount? My credit is not good so I can't transfer to a 0% credit card, thanks!
Look into velocity banking it might help. Also if you take out the 401k loan that money is no longer growing for you
I did the same thing with a 457 account, which is basically a government employees 401k.
I financed a divorce with credit cards, since I didn't know I was going to have one nor did I know all of the savings was gone.
It kept me from going bankrupt.
Things to consider:
You need to find out what the monthly payments will be.
If you can pay extra a month or have to be a lump payment.
Can you pay extra and have it but stocks or if all payments go to the loan until it is paid off.
Also see if it is considered earned income and be reported to the IRS.
Also if something happens during the term of the loan, health etc. Can you put a hold on the payments and not be penalized.
What did you buy? I've used credit cards for 0% property deposits/investments - usually able to refinance to pay the card back or use rental income. Got enough cards and cash - been rotating on 0% for nearly 20 years investment profit around 750k.
Interested. Please make a video.
If do e the right way you can go years doing balance transfers with using your own money and paying no interest
I have 2 bank loans (a little over $2000 total) I used them to pay off credit card debt. Then maxed the card again. Now I’m unable to pay any of them. How can I fix this?
My bank has been paying them stagnantly with a portion of my direct deposit biweekly. But I really want to pay everything off soon.
In my opinion, you have two options:
1. Lower your cost of living so you can use the extra money to pay down the balance.
2. Up your income by getting a better job or possibly getting a second job to help pay off the balance.
I would also like to add to never put charges on a credit card that you can't pay off that month. Don't give banks another dime of the money you own.
Good luck to you!
@@411sponge72 #1 is just a dream nowadays when everything has gone up. Mortgage, utilities, food, gas and etc. But have to find something to do from home. I have looking and brainstorming. Thanks.
I literally just got $200k in credit cards thinking I could put those to my car notes so I can have 0% and transfer them after so many months/years. Im confused if I can do this so my 3% current auto loan would be 0% for 15/18/21 months and then do it again after that’s up. Is this possible?
Do you have a car business ?
@@TommyBryson no. Just thought why not throw my loans onto these cards at 0% for the next 15-21 months.
that's true but man you got to be responsible with your payments if not, you're screwed. 0% APR is the best option to take advantage of if you know how to manage your finance.
I just got that card for balance transfer.
How are you going to do it ?
@@TommyBryson using the simplicity card, but line of credit is less than what I need to transfer, but of course I will use it anyway and split the monthly payment amongst the two. That way I won’t be paying more than I already am about $230 a month.
Never close your credit cards!!!
I closed over 13 and things are great. It's like staying in a game that doesn't benefit you
@@TommyBrysonNo it’s not. Keeping open credit lines with low utilization gives you a high FICO scores. Today, FICO is used for a myriad of things beside borrowing. Insurance, employment, hotels, everyone is using these scores. Plus of course home loans, business loans, etc. Just put the card away and have discipline and focus.
Answer at 5:07
That's the worst advice ever never close a credit card unless you never want to use that card again because if you do it's going to affect your score
This is good advice for people who are wreckless and can't manage their finances.
This is bad advice for people who are in temporary hard times, like going through a divorce.
My question is this:
How on earth are people getting massive loans who don't make any money?
Great info...but STOP saying BASICALLY so much! Basically it is a lot to deal with my friend:)
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Wow, bad advice telling someone to close a paid off credit card that could be aged for years, lowering your total credit limit can reduce your score...... THUMBS DOWN!!!!!!!