You usually do not get into credit card debt overnight, so you also won’t be getting out of credit card debt overnight either. However, there are some options to help you pay off that debt faster than just making those minimum payments. That method can take upwards of 20 or even 30 years. We’re going […]
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Find Out How To Conquer Your Debt Right Now
It’s a dilemma that seems to be plaguing everyone to some degree these days. Yes, we are talking about credit card debt. Millions of Americans are affected by this type of financial debt. For some, it’s just personal debt, but for others, it may be personal AND business debt. Either way, it spells bad news for the […]
Continue ReadingReasons Why Debt Management Is Better Than Debt Consolidation
Debt management and debt consolidation are probably at the top of the debt relief options that most people consider. However, choosing between the two is quite a dilemma for many people because they tend to think the two are similar. Nothing could be further from the truth. The only common thing between them is that […]
Continue ReadingThe Best Secret Weapon For Getting Out Of Debt
People will go into debt for different reasons, such as paying for college, buying expensive cars, unforeseen medical issues, divorce, and purchasing a house. However, it can be challenging to get out of debt if you don’t know how to address the situation or overcome it. Because of this, we want to share a “secret […]
Continue ReadingHow To Get Out Of Debt All By Yourself
No matter what your current financial situation is, if you signed for a loan, you are obligated to pay it back even if you have a major life-changing event like losing a job or getting a divorce. Many people try to get out of debt, but life slaps them in the face hard enough that […]
Continue Reading10 Steps to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
People always ask me this same question: “How can I get rid of my credit card debt as quickly as possible”. And the answer is always: “You didn’t get into debt overnight, and you most certainly won’t get out of debt overnight either. Work hard on it, be patient, and start now!” I’m going to […]
Continue ReadingHow to Use the Debt Snowball Method
If you owe money on multiple credit cards, you may be wondering where to focus your efforts and which card to pay off first. Some financial experts believe, when attempting to manage your debt, you should aim to eliminate the card with the highest interest rate first. While this method is very effective, if the […]
Continue ReadingSlideshow: 5 Options for Getting Out of Debt
Getting out of debt, especially credit card debt can be a very difficult task and the stress that goes along with it can be even more taxing. Credit card debt can lead to issues with relationships and family, and has even been known to cause depression. The average number of filings for bankruptcy by businesses […]
Continue ReadingWhat is a “charge-off” and how does it affect me?
Credit cards are excellent tools for us to use when we are in a bind, they will usually provide us with funds to keep us going until things get better. However, what happens when things do not get better and there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel, will we have […]
Continue ReadingHow to Get out of Debt
The recent recession affected the financial lives of people all over the country. The recession led to much higher rates of unemployment and underemployment. Because of this, many people needed to rely on credit cards to meet all of their financial obligations and pay for emergencies that arose. While this may have been a good […]
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