Best Outcome for Personal Finances using Credit Card Math Help

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The discussion focuses on optimizing personal finances using credit card strategies. The user has a 0% interest credit card with a $3,000 limit and a $3,000 rent payment due in 7 days. They also have a $2,400 balance on a credit card that must be paid immediately and two additional credit cards with significant balances and varying interest rates and transfer fees. The optimal approach involves utilizing the 0% interest credit card to manage immediate cash flow needs while minimizing interest payments on existing debts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of credit card interest rates and transfer fees
  • Basic knowledge of personal finance management
  • Familiarity with cash flow management
  • Awareness of credit utilization ratios
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  • Research strategies for managing credit card debt effectively
  • Learn about the implications of credit utilization on credit scores
  • Explore personal finance tools for budgeting and expense tracking
  • Investigate options for consolidating credit card debt
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This discussion is beneficial for individuals managing personal finances, particularly those dealing with multiple credit cards and seeking to optimize their payment strategies to minimize interest and fees.

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Ok forum. I'm looking for the best possible outcome given the following circumstances about paying for personal finances.

What you know:
I have a 0% interest Credit Card with 0% transfer fee with 3,000 Credit Limit

I have a 3,000 Rent Payment that must be made in 7 days

I have 3,000 in cash in a Bank

I have 2,400 Balance on a credit card that must be paid up immediately

I have a 10,000 Balance on a credit card at 8% interest rate that charges a 4% transfer in fee

I have a 10,000 Balance on a credit card at 16% interest rate that charges 0% transfer in fee

OK, let's here your answer to obtain the best possible outcome.
 
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Hello and welcome to MHB, jayke! :D

We ask that our users show their progress (work thus far or thoughts on how to begin) when posting questions. This way our helpers can see where you are stuck or may be going astray and will be able to post the best help possible without potentially making a suggestion which you have already tried, which would waste your time and that of the helper.

Can you post what you have done so far? Also, some clarification of terms may be necessary. What is a "transfer fee", for example?

Do you have any other source of income?

Using cash on hand, you have a remaining debt of $2400 that must be resolved. Can you find the most economical way of meeting this amount? Again, more information, i.e. how interest on the credit cards is calculated, may be needed.
 

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