How to Remain Debt-Free Forever

Posted on Apr 27 2015 - 5:40pm by Brandon De Hoyos

Benjamin-Franklin-100-BillBy Anna Del Rio (Via Ezine Articles) — Financial liabilities can be very depressing. Debt can even ruin your whole life. These arrears can include household bills, credit card payments, hospitalization expenses, auto loans, and housing mortgage. The problem can be bigger if you fail to resolve any debt issues right away. Your goal should be to settle all these the soonest and remain debt-free.

Do some mathematics and figure out how to live within your economic means. Compare monthly income versus necessary expenses. The term necessary refers to essentials such as food, utility bills, medicines, education, loans, and daily apparel. As much as possible, pay your credit card statements on time. There is a problem if expenses go beyond income. It means that you must work harder and earn more. Otherwise, find ways of cutting down on expenses.

Then, buckle down to business! Evaluate your financial problems closely. Come up with a logical solution and do not give up that easy. High interest arrears (credit cards) and some loans must be your priority. Pay these quickly. Or else, it will be difficult for you to recover from this pitfall.

The next step is to formulate a fool-proof and realistic plan to settle your monetary obligations. Make some quick calculations and find out that best technique for your condition. Some financial experts describe this as “ranking your debts according to high interests.” In short, this makes you in control of your balances. Or, try reverse ranking which means you settle lower balances first. Actually, your progress may seem faster through this method. Besides, you will feel more relaxed after paying off each small debt.

If things are too complicated, it may be time to talk to a financial counselor for consolidation of your debt. Loan consolidation is defined as the process of taking out one loan to pay off an existing mortgage. It can be a viable option to get hold of a much lower interest or fixed interest rate. It is said to be a plus factor for the loan facility. This consolidation scheme entails a secured loan against real property that serves as your collateral.

Last but not least be careful lest you fall into a debt trap. A momentary blunder in making monetary decisions can push you to this pit. One example is getting a credit card without understanding terms, interest charges, and impacts on consumers’ credit scores. Avoid these errors so you are not caught in this situation.

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