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How long to pay off $10,000 at $300 a month?

A $10,000 balance at $300/month is a common real-world situation. Here's the timeline and total interest at the average credit card APR.

At $300/mo you'd be debt-free in 4 yr 4 mo, paying $5,372 in interest.

Time to payoff
4 yr 4 mo
Total interest
$5,372
Total paid
$15,372
APR
21.52%

Adding even $50 to the monthly payment usually cuts both the timeline and the interest noticeably — try it in the calculator.

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How much faster is it if I pay $400 instead of $300?

Increasing the payment cuts both the timeline and total interest substantially because more of every dollar attacks principal. Try both numbers in the calculator to see your specific savings.

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