Ever wondered how credit companies make money? ๐ค
In addition to late fees, or fees if you pay off your credit bill late, credit companies have a fancy acronym for how they make money ๐ค
๐กAnnual Percentage Rate (APR) = the total percent cost of borrowing per year ๐ค
So, if you borrow $100 with a 10% APR, you would owe an additional $10 per year in interest. ๐ค
That means youโd pay a total of $110 back to whoever you borrowed money from! ๐ฐ
The APR includes the interest rate, points, payment fees, and other charges you may pay to get a credit card. ๐ค
The APR is different from the stated interest rate because it includes other costs associated with the credit card. ๐คก
The APR also takes into account the amount of time it takes to pay back the credit card loan. ๐คฅ
An APR helps you compare the true cost of credit cards and loans ๐ค
By taking into account all of the costs associated with a credit card, the APR provides a more accurate picture of the true cost of borrowing money. ๐คฏ
So, now you have a tool to understand the real cost of using a credit card ๐ช
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