Tag: Debt
Struggling With Debt? Six Tips To Quickly Get Back On Track
If you are struggling with debt, then you need to act right away to protect your financial future. You should be proactive instead of allowing debt and late fees to continue accruing. Six tips will help you to quickly get back on track financially. Cut Back On Monthly Expenses Your first step should be to […]
4 Ways to Cope With Debt and Stress
Total consumer debt in the United States totals $11.4 trillion, according to the non-profit debt.org. And according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 80 percent of Americans feel stressed by their financial situations and the debt they face. If this rings true to you, coping with the stress caused by your debt can […]
Bankrupt! The Dangers of Debt
It is unfortunately rather easy to accumulate debt over the course of life. In fact, many consumers begin accruing credit card debt and student loans in their college years, and they may also take on a car loan. After college graduation, it is common to take on a home mortgage and to accrue additional debt […]
How to Avoid Credit Card Debt and Keep a Good Credit Score
Regardless of how we try to avoid using credit cards and stay out of debt, we still find there are times when we absolutely need to use credit cards. While they can be helpful and improve your credit score, they can also quickly become damaging if not used properly. Here are some tips on how […]
5 Ways to Avoid Unnecessary Debt
With the argument still looming over unemployment extensions, jobs becoming more fragile and everyday expenses (ex. gas prices) getting to be too sporadic to budget for, it’s growing increasingly easy to end up in debt. However, there are some reasonable steps to take to avoid unnecessary pitfalls that will immediately land a person into debt. […]
Debt Dangers: The Most Common Reasons For Going Into Debt
Do you hear stories about people deep in debt and worry that the same thing could happen to you? Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to avoid debt. By avoiding these common factors that can cause a financial crisis, you can help keep yourself debt-free: Not Setting a Budget The biggest reason why […]