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Nearly 60 million Americans are struggling with credit card debt and other kinds of debt and a large percentage of these people are sinking and fast. Isn’t there any way out of this? The one proposed by the government of going in for credit counseling though a good one, doesn’t seem to be working much. And bankruptcy is proving to be a difficult road. So, what exactly are we supposed to do in such a scenario?
Take baby steps. I know this sounds ridiculous but self help is one of the best ways out of debt and there is no need to try and repay all of your debt at one go. Slowly, with baby steps, repay your debts and better your credit score. Numerous websites and counselors will provide you with free advice, tips and ‘how to’ techniques that will help you come out of your debt trap.
I know it is much easier to say it than do it but unless you begin
somewhere, all we are going to do is mope. As the Chinese saying goes:
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a small step. So go on and
take that step.
I’m sure that like me, most of you have wondered how to reduce the payment of finance charges to credit card companies. I stumbled on this simple solution: Make biweekly payments.
Most people nowadays carry a balance on their credit cards. What they don’t know is that by doing this, they are allowing the card companies to charge a daily interest on their cards. So, it is imperative that you lower your balance and thereby the interest rates on the card. Big payments are always difficult and hence we find it difficult to shell out the entire amount. What we can do is halve the amount payable and pay up in two installments every month. And guess what, this plan holds good for all kinds of loans, including mortgages! But before you decide to switch to this bi-monthly schedule, just call up your credit card company and find out if they will allow you to submit your minimum payment in two separate payments.
