I don't know if it's a law here, but every account statement I've ever gotten on revolving credit has always included a statement below the minimum to the effect of: "If you only pay the minimum payment, it will take you 10 years, eight months to fully pay off this debt."
When you see that beside a $2000 or $3000 balance, it paints a pretty clear picture of what paying the minimum is doing for you. I think the only way it could be improved is by adding in how much interest you'll pay over that time period.
When you see that beside a $2000 or $3000 balance, it paints a pretty clear picture of what paying the minimum is doing for you. I think the only way it could be improved is by adding in how much interest you'll pay over that time period.