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Credit Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Annual Fee | A yearly fee some credit cards charge to all cardholders. |
| APR | The yearly interest rate paid for money borrowed with a credit card and not paid back within the grace period. |
| Credit Score | A score between 300 and 850 that reflects how likely you are to repay what you borrow. Various aspects of your credit history impact your score in positive and negative ways. |
| Debt | Money you owe to a person or entity. |
| Interest | A percentage of money borrowed that must be paid to the lender on top of the initial amount. |
| Grace Period | How long you have to pay back money borrowed on a credit card before it begins to accrue interest, usually about a month. |
| Minimum Payment | The smallest amount you're required to pay back on your debt each month to avoid fees. Paying only the minimum payment means you'll accrue interest. |
| Principal | The original amount borrowed that must be repaid. |
| Credit Card | A card you use to borrow money for everyday purchases and must repay. The borrowed money accrues interest if not paid in full within the grace period. |