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Beating Broke
Beating Broke
Teri Monroe

How Automating Your Debt Is Quietly Raising Your Interest Rates

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Automation sounds like a stress-free way to manage debt. If payments are made on time, you’ll never have to worry about missing a bill. Many borrowers don’t realize that automating debt can sometimes lead to higher interest rates.  The very tool designed to simplify your finances may quietly be costing you more in interest, late fees, and lower credit scores. Here’s how automating debt could be raising your rates.

1. Minimum Payments Keep Balances High

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