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Tips On How To Become Debt Free
May 1st, 2012 | 
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STEP 1 : STOP CREATING MORE DEBT!
You cannot even begin to think of becoming debt free unless you stop creating more debt. The first step to get out of your debt trouble is to stop adding any further debt. Don’t be tempted to use your credit cards or enter into more loan agreements just to try and pay current debts. That is debt suicide.
STEP 2: MAKE A LIST OF WHAT YOU OWE CREDITORS
Gather all your latest statements and begin to make a list of all your debt obligations. Begin with the largest balance first. List the minimum monthly installments required, interest rate applicable; as well as the outstanding balance. You might get the shock of your life when you see how many credit agreements you really have, and the total debt amount they all add up to.
STEP 3: REDUCE YOUR EXPENSES
Look at your budget responsibly and see which expenses can be reduced. For example:
- Reduce your DSTV package to a lesser one.
- Consider reducing your cell phone contract to a more affordable package. You most probably will be paying a penalty fee because of the reduced package you want to downscale too, but at the end you will save some money.
If you are using your cellphone a lot during office hours, it might be a better option for you to upgrade your cellphone. For example. You spent about 200 minutes on the phone every month on a 120 weekender package. The additional 80 minute calls made plus the calls during peak hours, can send your cellphone bill sky-rocketing. Upgrading to a talk 240, where you get 240 anytime minutes free, might be the best solution for you.
- Shop around for cheaper household and car insurance quotes with the same coverage you currently have.
STEP 4: PRIORITIZE YOUR REPAYMENTS
Add the additional money created in step 3 to the debt with the smallest balance. Once the smallest debt is paid off, use the money freed up in step 3 to pay off the next debt on your list until this one is also paid off.
This way you will not spend the money available after a debt has been paid off, but use it to pay off other debt. You will be amazed how much interest you will save.
STEP 5: GET HELP
If any Creditors are in the process of taking legal action against you, or you are experiencing trouble in meeting all your monthly debt requirements, don’t stress.
For a free debt assessment contact 0861DEBTAID. A NCR Registered debt counselor from Debt Aid debt Counseling can help you reduce your monthly debt repayments to one affordable amount, without creating more debt.
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We are now heading towards the end of April and most people really do not feel that spring has arrived and is truly in the air. You can almost taste and feel summer fast approaching with many things to offer us. It’s time to get out of debt and start living a debt free life. We are all looking forward to our summer vacation as sunlight lifts our spirits. During the summer months we really enjoy the hours we spend in the open; in the garden, and in anticipation of the upcoming nice weather. We want to make our gardens as beautiful as possible. People enjoy looking at glossy brochures, take vacations and feel so alive that that they almost feel the sun, the foreign taste of wonderful food , and excellent wines. We want to really make the most of every minute of this year, possibly more than ever. In the last three years, most people have faced hardships and as a result they have been very depressed. Now things are returning to the way it once was, and even our overtime at work has been restored. However, even though your income has returned to normal, your garden has shown improvement, you’ve enjoyed holidays, all of these things cost money and create debt. So, why not look at debt consolidation, as a way to pay off your bills and allow you to enjoy your life and your dreams.
Using Online Service to Repair Credit
Credit Repair
When we have a bad credit score, our life seems to stop at that point. The bad score is becoming a symbol of our financial failure and difficulties that we will face when we want to apply for a loan or credit card. We might think that the best way to improve our credit is by applying for a loan and pay the loan on time so we can close the “holes” created by our bad record. Well, it can be done if we suddenly acquire a super high income. But we will face very high interest and it will take years to pay off the card.
The best thing that we can do is make a credit repair. A credit repair is about correcting and negotiating our credit report. For us who do not understand financing, hiring a professional advisor to repair our credit can be the best solution. Hiring a professional seems like overspending, but think about the result we will get in the future.
If hiring a professional is too complicated and expensive, we can fix credit online. Fixing our credit through the online media is a very effective, simple, and cheap method of repair. For further information, we can log on to Ovationcredit.com
Current Debt Scams and How to Avoid Them
Debt Scam
With personal debt on the rise, many individuals are seeking debt settlement companies. These companies promise to payoff, consolidate, and end your debt problems for a small fee. Unfortunately, many of these debt companies are offering debt scams. These predators prey on the fear, stress, and gullibility of their targets. Depending on where you live, you might find older generations are being targeted by these debt scams. However, everyone is a potential target. Anyone who seeks debt management help can be a victim of debt scams. We will talk about current debt scams and help you avoid them.
The main debt scam in relation to cash advances and other debts you might have is the pay upfront agreement. A company will ask you to pay them a fee plus the money you want to go towards your debts. For example, you might pay the company $2000 because this is what you have to negotiate with. The company then tells you they will be able to talk to all of your creditors using this $2000 and get all debts forgiven. They then ask for at least 10 percent of this amount as their fee. It could be more. Most people are paying $300 a month to pay their bills, and finding the company is pocketing this money. It takes months for you to find out that your bills are not being paid. In fact your creditors are marking you down as delinquent.
To avoid this debt scam you need to stay away from any company that is asking you to send them money up front. If they want everything you have saved they are definitely a scam. Instead, a legitimate company will first see what they can do, but more on that in a bit, as we look at the second current scam. These current scams are found via email, phone, and online. A company will give you a “store front” appearance and ask for your personal information. They will then tell you that your debts are forgiven all the while stealing your identity.
To avoid any scams, research is your best weapon. Never give out your personal information on the phone, email, or online form. Before you give your information to a company, research their history through the BBB (Better Business Bureau). Any company that has complaints against it should be avoided. If you cannot find out when a company started do not use them. Also, if you get a phone call or email, ask them for a number to call them back. After a bit of research, try the phone number they gave you. If you found a different one for the same company online try that number. By testing the waters you are able to discern if you have been targeted by a scammer. Above all, you need to use common sense. No one can make you do something that doesn’t feel right or that you suspect is a scam. If you have any questions or worries say no, and terminate your contact with the company.
