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How Do I Know Which Credit Card to Pay Off First?

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Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Assess your debt-to-credit ratio and determine how much you can use each month to pay down debt.
  2. Keep paying your monthly minimum payment on every card, otherwise you could incur fees that could cost you more.
  3. Methods to pay off credit card debt include the “avalanche method,” the “snowball method,” or applying for a balance transfer credit card.

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