In: Finance
with only a part time job and the need for a professional wardrobe, Rachel quickly maxed out her credit card the summer after graduation. With her first full-time paycheck in August, she vowed to pay $230 each month toward paying down her $6,277 outstanding balance and not to use the card. The card has an annual interest rate of 23 percent. How long will it take Rachel to pay for her wardrobe? Should she shop for a new card? Why or why not?