A low credit score could cost you nearly $400 in interest each year. Here's how to fix it [CNBC]
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While you never want to carry a balance on a credit card , sometimes you might have no choice — but you should never pay more than you have to. Many banks use credit scores to assess lending risk, meaning the lower your credit score, the more you could pay in interest. According to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) data, those with superprime and prime plus credit scores (720 or above) receive an average APR of 23.1%, which is 5.9% lower than those with subprime scores (580-619), who are charged an average APR of 29%. While 5.9% might not seem like a big difference, credit card debt can often take months, if not years, to fully pay off. So, how much could a poor credit score be costing you? CNBC Select takes a look at how much extra you could pay in interest with a lower score (based on the average U.S. credit card balance), plus some practical ways to improve your score. Why credit scores affect your interest rate Your credit score greatly affects how much you'll
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