Debt Management Is Vital

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Many people get bogged down in credit card debt due to high interest rates and late fee charges.  Make sure you don’t get into this pattern, because if you do you’ll be on your way to bankruptcy.  Debt management is a great solution for your problems.  

Try to make payments each week instead of each month to keep your debt from spiraling out of control.  You will also lower your interest rate payments when you do this because companies usually charge this by the hour, not ...


Keywords:
credit card debt, debt management, bankruptcy


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Many people get bogged down in credit card debt due to high interest rates and late fee charges.  Make sure you don’t get into this pattern, because if you do you’ll be on your way to bankruptcy.  Debt management is a great solution for your problems.  

Try to make payments each week instead of each month to keep your debt from spiraling out of control.  You will also lower your interest rate payments when you do this because companies usually charge this by the hour, not the month.  You can also feel like you are putting a bigger dent in your debt when you do it by the week instead of the month.  

Check out the Consumer Counseling Center of America (CCCA) if you need some help in managing your debit.  This is a non-profit organization that can provide you with a credit counselor that can help you manage your debt.  They have a large variety of services to choose from such as keeping your payments current, helping with overdue accounts, and stopping creditors from harassing you.  They can also help negotiate with creditors and help you form a plan of action in terms of how you will deal with your debt.  They are a great resource for anyone dealing with a credit card debt issue.  

You can only truly get out of debt when you learn how not to get into debt in the first place.  You need to stop and think about your purchases.  You will also need a monthly budget that you can stick to.  You should cancel all but one credit card and use it only for family emergencies.  This card should have a low interest rate and should really be kept for the sole purpose of emergency cash.  

If you are in a lot of debt you can consider transferring the balances of all your credit cards to one low interest credit card.  Sometimes cards will offer a 0% interest balance for six months to a year, which should help you with your debt issues.  

Make sure if you use a debt consolidation agency that you find out exactly what their fees are and polices before you get ripped off.  There are many great companies out there, but there are also companies that may take advantage of you when you are in need of real help.  Do your research before you sign anything.  

Make sure you take personal responsibility for your debt and find a way to get out of debt and stop getting into debt.  You need to decide how you want to spend your money and stick to it.  You can live a happier and fuller life without debt!