
How to manage debt with a balance transfer card
Paying off debt with a balance transfer card is easy with the right repayment plan.
"Personal finance can seem mystifying because people make it more complicated than it needs to be. In fact, once you learn some basic principles about managing money, you can apply them in many contexts throughout everyday life. My goal in writing is to spell out the crucial insights that readers can use in their own diverse experiences."
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"Personal finance can seem mystifying because people make it more complicated than it needs to be. In fact, once you learn some basic principles about managing money, you can apply them in many contexts throughout everyday life. My goal in writing is to spell out the crucial insights that readers can use in their own diverse experiences."
— Sarah Brodsky
Paying off debt with a balance transfer card is easy with the right repayment plan.
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