How to pay off your credit card debt

How to pay off your credit card debt

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Life Skills, Business

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The video tutorial provides strategies for managing and paying off debt, including the debt snowball, avalanche, and snowflake methods. It also discusses alternative solutions like balance transfers and cautions against risky methods such as home equity and 401K loans. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of budgeting, tracking progress, and staying motivated to achieve financial freedom.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to take when you find yourself in debt?

Increase your spending

Stop adding to your debt

Ignore the debt

Take out a new loan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which debt payoff strategy focuses on paying off the highest interest rate debt first?

Debt Snowflake

Debt Avalanche

Debt Snowball

Debt Consolidation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key advantage of the debt snowball method?

It is the fastest method

It minimizes total interest payments

It provides quick wins by clearing small debts first

It requires the least amount of discipline

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is best for those who need flexibility in their debt payments?

Debt Snowball

Debt Avalanche

Debt Snowflake

Debt Consolidation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of using balance transfers to manage debt?

They are only available for a short period

They do not affect your credit score

They come with a fee of 2-4% of the amount transferred

They always have high interest rates

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a risk associated with taking a home equity loan to pay off debt?

It has a high interest rate

It can lead to losing your home if not managed properly

It does not affect your credit score

It is not available to most people

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of taking a 401K loan?

You will have to pay high interest rates

You might face taxes and penalties if you leave your job

It will improve your credit score

It is a risk-free option