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Treading water in debt? Paying only the minimum on your credit card might seem harmless, but it’s costing you thousands in interest and stretching repayment into decades. Over 40% of cardholders do this—with younger adults at 58%—letting interest gobble up most of what you pay. Experts call it “debt maintenance,” not repayment. Clearing a typical balance could take 27 years and cost $13K in interest if you keep paying minimums. The fix? Pay in full monthly—or at least create a budget to avoid using future income for past spending. Never skip the minimum payment—it can wreck your credit for up to seven years. Set up automatic payments to avoid missing a beat. Your credit card is a tool, not a wallet extension. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df142d3c569279aa

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