Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It’s typically best to pay off credit card debt before a car loan, as credit cards tend to have higher interest rates and cost more in the long run. There can be exceptions to this rule, though.

Read the blog here: experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/should-i-pay-off-my-car-or-my-credit-card