How a Balance Transfer Card Stacks Up Against a Personal Loan for Paying Off Debt

A 0% intro APR beats a 12.31% personal loan—but only if you clear the debt in 12–21 months. Here's how to tell which option actually saves you more money.

A 0% intro APR beats a 12.31% personal loan—but only if you clear the debt in 12–21 months. Here's how to tell which option actually saves you more money.

A single-income renter wiped out $28,000 in credit card debt in 18 months using the debt avalanche method, a 0% APR balance transfer, and zero-based budgeting.