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Are You In Debt Problem? Questions to Test It

debt problem
Debt problem has its negative impact on individuals, businesses and the economy are growing alarmingly in almost all countries around the world. Now it is requiring urgent attention like debt management help.

Bad debt loan has become unpleasant and stressing thing, pointing to the debtor. (more…)

4.10.2011

Understanding Credit Literacy to Avoid Debts

Credit Literacy to Avoid Debts
As of May 2002, consumers had about $712.2 billion outstanding in revolving credit, up about 6.8% from the previous year. Some of this credit is paid off each month; however, about 60% of U.S. households revolve some portion of their credit card balances. For those that revolve, the Federal Reserve Board reported that their balances were $4,100 in 1998. Other estimates show credit card balances as high as $8,000 in 2000 (McGinn et al. 2001). One out of five families with incomes under $50,000 spend at least 40% of after-tax income on debt servicing (Kennickell, Starr-McCluer, and Surette 2000). Needless to say, money spent on credit card debt is money that cannot go toward retirement savings. (more…)

10.03.2011

Pay Cash Only and Melt Your Plastic Money - Avoid Consumerism

Remove every credit card from your wallet, including gasoline cards. There’s absolutely no reason you need to carry them around. The only things they do is make it easier for you to ignore prices and buy things you don’t need and can’t afford.

Get a pay-as-you-go charge card, like American Express, if you don’t already have one. Keep that with you in case of emergencies. Since you have to pay the entire bill when it arrives at the end of the month, you’ll soon be cured of any mistaken belief it’s just like a credit card. Start paying cash for your gasoline and you’ll soon discover which station has the lowest prices. (more…)

5.03.2010