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Trigga
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Maxed Out

 Hi guess im just looking for some opinons on 2 nearly maxed out cards , i dont have the money to pay ethier one in full . Question is ...is it best to work hard at one of the cards at a time or pay equal amount to both , im thinking i can spend 100 a week give or take some  on one card and 50 on the other so im paying more than minimum on both . Or should i pay the same amount on both . Thanks for the replies ahead of time !!

WalMart 5k , Amazon 3.5k,Chase Freedom 1.5k , Citi TY 2k, Discover IT1.1k, HomeDepot 2.8k , Chase Slate1.5k , BofA cash rewards 1.5k, Lowes 12k , Kay Jewelers 3k , Gardening until 2015!
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chnceit
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Re: Maxed Out

When I was stuck in a bind I did the stacking technique which is pay the minimum on one card and put as much as possible on the other to pay down the card with the higher interest rate. So you pay off one card quicker.

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daybreakgonesXe
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Re: Maxed Out

Pay at least the minimum on both cards, preferably over the minimum on both. Throw more money at the one with the higher interest rate to help you save money in the long run!
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myjourney
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Re: Maxed Out


@Trigga wrote:

 Hi guess im just looking for some opinons on 2 nearly maxed out cards , i dont have the money to pay ethier one in full . Question is ...is it best to work hard at one of the cards at a time or pay equal amount to both , im thinking i can spend 100 a week give or take some  on one card and 50 on the other so im paying more than minimum on both . Or should i pay the same amount on both . Thanks for the replies ahead of time !!


What are the limits and balances on the cards?

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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Trigga
Regular Contributor

Re: Maxed Out


@chnceit wrote:
When I was stuck in a bind I did the stacking technique which is pay the minimum on one card and put as much as possible on the other to pay down the card with the higher interest rate. So you pay off one card quicker.

Ya i hear ya on the intrest rate thing , but i have zero pct financing i for got to mention that lol , im just trying to get my debt paid down the best way . And i have a year to pay off them both before the rate ends.  I just having my utility so HIGH !!! And in 6 months im planning to apply for a BCE since i have the Green Card atm !

WalMart 5k , Amazon 3.5k,Chase Freedom 1.5k , Citi TY 2k, Discover IT1.1k, HomeDepot 2.8k , Chase Slate1.5k , BofA cash rewards 1.5k, Lowes 12k , Kay Jewelers 3k , Gardening until 2015!
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Trigga
Regular Contributor

Re: Maxed Out


@myjourney wrote:

@Trigga wrote:

 Hi guess im just looking for some opinons on 2 nearly maxed out cards , i dont have the money to pay ethier one in full . Question is ...is it best to work hard at one of the cards at a time or pay equal amount to both , im thinking i can spend 100 a week give or take some  on one card and 50 on the other so im paying more than minimum on both . Or should i pay the same amount on both . Thanks for the replies ahead of time !!


What are the limits and balances on the cards?

 

One is 1k Discover other is at 1.8k  Citi ..

 

 

WalMart 5k , Amazon 3.5k,Chase Freedom 1.5k , Citi TY 2k, Discover IT1.1k, HomeDepot 2.8k , Chase Slate1.5k , BofA cash rewards 1.5k, Lowes 12k , Kay Jewelers 3k , Gardening until 2015!
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daybreakgonesXe
Valued Contributor

Re: Maxed Out

Then throw more at the account with the lowest balance. That will quickly demolish high utilization!
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Trigga
Regular Contributor

Re: Maxed Out


@daybreakgonesXe wrote:
Then throw more at the account with the lowest balance. That will quickly demolish high utilization!

Lol , you know what thats the thing i ask questions before i think about it !!! That makes total sense ...maybe thats why i didnt think about it !!Smiley Embarassed

WalMart 5k , Amazon 3.5k,Chase Freedom 1.5k , Citi TY 2k, Discover IT1.1k, HomeDepot 2.8k , Chase Slate1.5k , BofA cash rewards 1.5k, Lowes 12k , Kay Jewelers 3k , Gardening until 2015!
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Trigga
Regular Contributor

Re: Maxed Out

 Now time to find the seedling ...and join the garden for a while !

WalMart 5k , Amazon 3.5k,Chase Freedom 1.5k , Citi TY 2k, Discover IT1.1k, HomeDepot 2.8k , Chase Slate1.5k , BofA cash rewards 1.5k, Lowes 12k , Kay Jewelers 3k , Gardening until 2015!
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myjourney
Super Contributor

Re: Maxed Out


@Trigga wrote:

@myjourney wrote:

@Trigga wrote:

 Hi guess im just looking for some opinons on 2 nearly maxed out cards , i dont have the money to pay ethier one in full . Question is ...is it best to work hard at one of the cards at a time or pay equal amount to both , im thinking i can spend 100 a week give or take some  on one card and 50 on the other so im paying more than minimum on both . Or should i pay the same amount on both . Thanks for the replies ahead of time !!


What are the limits and balances on the cards?

 

One is 1k Discover other is at 1.8k  Citi ..

 

 


Last question which one has the longer 0% term?

Whichever has less time tackle it first the other pay above the minimum

Before you app think...
Have you done your research of the CC?
Does it fit your spending?
Do you have a plan for the bonus w/o going into debt?
Can you afford the AF?
Do you know the cards benefits? Is it worth the HP?
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