Mary’s credit card situation is out of control because she cannot afford to make her monthly payments. She has three credit cards with the following loan balances and APRs: Card 1, $4,500, 21%; Card 2, $5,700, 24%; and Card 3, $3,200, 18%. Interest compounds monthly on all loan balances. A credit card loan consolidation company has captured Mary’s attention by stating they can save Mary 25% per month on her credit card payments. This company charges 16.5% APR. Is the company’s claim correct?

Mary’s credit card situation is out of control because she cannot afford to make her monthly payments. She has three credit cards with the following loan balances and APRs: Card 1, $4,500, 21%; Card 2, $5,700, 24%; and Card 3, $3,200, 18%. Interest compounds monthly on all loan balances. A credit card loan consolidation company has captured Mary’s attention by stating they can save Mary 25% per month on her credit card payments. This company charges 16.5% APR. Is the company’s claim correct?

Personal Finance

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337669214

Author:GARMAN

Publisher:GARMAN

Chapter7: Credit Cards And Consumer Loans

Section: Chapter Questions

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