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Leaving even $1 unpaid can hike charges
Forget to pay $1 on your bill last month? Don’t be surprised when you get dinged with a massive interest charge on your next statement. Why? The unpaid balance negates your interest-free grace period (typically 21-days) meaning you’re paying interest on every purchase as soon as you tap your card at the register.
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