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Should you take a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? Experts explain when it makes sense

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Experts say a personal loan can help consolidate credit card debt if its interest rate is lower than your card's cost and you maintain repayment discipline, but check processing fees, prepayment penalties and total…
Experts say a personal loan can help consolidate credit card debt if its interest rate is lower than your card's cost and you maintain repayment discipline, but check processing fees, prepayment penalties and total interest before switching.
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Experts say a personal loan can help consolidate credit card debt if its interest rate is lower than your card's cost and you maintain repayment discipline, but check processing fees,.

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