You Have a Friend That Has Run Up a Pretty

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You have a friend that has run up a pretty large balance on his credit card. He mentions to you that he has missed a few payments but doesn't think it is that big of a deal since all it cost him is a little more interest on his balance. You tell him it may end up costing him a lot more that. He presses you for an explanation. Explain to him how his handling of this debt can impact what he pays for future debt.

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