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Minimum Payment Trap Calculator

Discover the true cost of paying only minimum payments on your credit card or loan.

How It Works

This calculator compares two scenarios: paying only the minimum payment versus adding extra payments. The results often shock people.

Typical credit card minimums are 2-3% of the balance with a $25-35 floor. At these rates, it can take decades to pay off debt.

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