Name: Pay off your credit cards faster with these 4 easy changes
Uploaded: 2021-02-03T15:21:30Z
Duration: 4 min 15 s
Description: Whether you want to pay off credit card debt or just prevent yourself from accruing big balances in the first place, there are some simple steps you can take to help achieve your goal, according to behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa.

Whether you want to pay off credit card debt or just prevent yourself from accruing big balances in the first place, there are some simple steps you can take to help achieve your goal, according to behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa.

Wendy De La Rosa: Pay off your credit cards faster with these 4 easy changes

Pay off your credit cards faster with these 4 easy changes

Choosing to tackle high-interest credit card debt over low balances can shorten debt duration, leveraging the psychology of productivity.

A simple call to request a lower interest rate based on improved credit scores can halve your odds, potentially saving thousands.

Switching to weekly credit payments instead of monthly can naturally increase annual contributions, reducing interest and debt faster.