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  By Kiersten Saunders – December 3, 2021 – Plugging these loot leaks now may boost your retirement fund by six figures over the long term.
  Even for the most organized among us, it's really easy to miss a credit card payment. According to a 2021 report by WalletHub, 47 million Americans expect to pay a late fee this year! These fees cost anywhere from $25-$29 for your first late payment, and upward of $35-$40 if you've been late before. But on top of that, you'll be charged interest, and because payment history accounts for 35 percent of your credit score, you could see an impact on your credit report.