Aug 31

All of us know that many program and website discuss about debt and how we can reduce our debt. Too many idea and method dright? So, this is simple way to cut it. But you must believe with yourself and really have high level of dicipline to do it. If not, its impossible!

The best way to begin getting your debt under control is to reduce your monthly spending. But I don’t spend that much, you say? Well, if you keep a record of every single expenditure you make for one month, you are going to be very surprised when you discover just how much you are wasting each month. So, as painful as it is to do, we advise you to keep track of every penny you spend for at least two months.

You also cut all expense for fun like watch movie at cinema, going out with friends. If you smoking, never smoke anymore and it will help you cut your debt.

At the end of each month, divide up your expenditures in to categories and determine how much of your spending was unnecessary. If you are like most people, you will find a significant amount of money is being spent on unnecessary items and luxuries. For example, a trip to the soda machine at work each day eats up $20.00 a month. That isn’t a lot of money, but little purchases add up — the dry cleaning, eating out at fast food restaurants, the cable bill, etc. Many people discover they are spending anywhere from $300 to $800 on non-necessities.

So, what do you think about that? Its really can help you to reduce your debt or your debt still increasing every month and every year? If yes, i guess you should stop buying anything!

If you never dream you can cut your debt. Its mean you cannot do anything. So, just marry with some millionaire. So, your debt will be fine.

Aug 17

Ok. Its simple question. Where your money goes every month? If you want to cut your debt and always have fun with your family or girls. Please control your expense. If not, you just wasting your life and make your debt become huge everyday.

So, please keep track of every penny you spend for one or two months, then organize your spending in to categories. This will tell you how much you are spending on unnecessary items each month. You also need to stop smoking if you have habit of smoking. If you always using your money to watch cinema, stop it for a while until your finance really good and enough to support your life.

Most people discover that they waste a significant amount of money on goods and services that aren’t necessary — money that could be spent paying off debts. I agree that really need more effort and co-operation from all member in your house or family. So, take it and do that first.

Ps: Then, you can have fun and watch new movie today after you manage to redude your debt. :)

Aug 8

We all have lots of bills to pay, but if you have to pay rent that is probably the most important. Even if you are just a couple weeks late on rent, there is the possibility of finding yourself homeless. To most of us, the thought of being homeless is so far-fetched we don’t think about it, but it can happen to the best of us.

If you can’t pay your rent, here are some steps to take to avoid this dire situation.

1) Read your lease- If you find that you are unable to pay rent on time, the first thing you should do is read your lease front to back, and then do it again. Make sure you are clear on how many days late you can be on rent without consequence, and what the consequences are if you go past that date. One thing to pay particular attention to is the mention of late fees, or the lack thereof. If a landlord tries to charge you a late fee and there is no mention of a late fee in the lease, this is illegal and you don’t have to pay it.

2) Be honest- Don’t try to hide from your landlord starting the day rent is due. Try to set up a meeting with them to explain your situation. If this isn’t possible, write them a letter or an email. Don’t exaggerate your situation or throw a pity party. Simply tell them how it is and request an extension. Try not to ask for more than a few days though, as they are much less likely to agree to this. If this situation is an anomaly for you, be sure to make that clear. Tell them the reasons why It happened this month and the reasons why it is not going to happen again.

3) Pay as much as you can- Something is better than nothing, right? If you are able to pay a portion of the rent on time, do it. Negotiate a specific date with your landlord to pay the rest of it, and stick to it. If you are late on the late portion, it is not going to look good. When you agree on a date, be one hundred percent sure that you will have the money by then.

4) Take care of yourself- If you stress all night about paying rent, you won’t sleep. If you don’t sleep, you will look shabby. If you look shabby, it will appear that you don’t have your life together. If your landlord notices this, he or she will be much less likely to believe you that this situation won’t happen again. Look as presentable and put together as possible when confronting them. Having confidence in yourself will help them have confidence in you.

Credit to Sherry L Harris

Ps: So, you still cannot paying your own rent?

Aug 5

It’s a situation that no one wants to find themselves in, but unfortunately some of us do. Your bills keep coming but you don’t have the money to pay them. When this happens, there are two ways to deal with it. All too often, people choose to bury their head in the sand and pretend like it’s not happening. This only makes the problem get increasingly worse over time. The other way to deal with it is to face it head on, but this is easier said than done.

Here are some suggestions for dealing with it correctly.

1) Make a list- The first thing you need to do is make a list of all of the bills you must pay. For example, your list may include a mortgage, car payment, college loans, insurance and credit cards. For each of these payments, find someone to contact. The fact that you took initiative will usually result in a positive reaction from lenders. Be sure to get their name so that you can contact the same person each time. Also, if an agreement is reached, make sure you get it in writing. If you are unable to reach the same person later, you will need proof that you had an arrangement with them.

2) Be wary of quick solutions- The fact is that debt is a big problem, and it is not going to be solved quickly. If someone advertises a solution that seems too good to be true, it probably is. One example of this is debt consolidation loans. The keyword here is loan. It will get rid of your problem for awhile, but in the long run it is just going to be yet another loan you need to pay off. Use this solution with caution. Another thing to watch out for is debt doctors. These are companies or individuals who claim to have the ability to erase your credit record for a fee. This isn’t actually possible, however, and they are just scamming you for your money.

3) Keep the rest of your life in check- If your finances are falling apart, don’t let the rest of your life fall apart with it. Depression will cause inaction and inaction will cause more debt. Try to keep your life as under control as possible. Simple ways to do this are to make sure you get enough sleep at night, and eat a healthy amount of nutritious food each day.

Credit to Sherry L Harris

Interesting idea huh? So, i hope you can pay your bills now. :D

Aug 4

Debt has a way of hanging on you and making you feel tired, panicked, suffocated and worse. If you’re feeling this way, you’re not alone. Millions of other Americans are drowning in debt with thousands and thousands of dollars of debt against them. While it can often feel as if you will live with this debt forever, there are some really important things you can do to get out of financial debt. Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you do just that.

Stop All Credit Card Usage

Credit cards are the number one type of debt that individuals suffer with. When you’re ready to experience freedom from your debt, the first thing you need to do is stop the credit card usage. Even if you still have a relatively large amount of freedom left on your credit cards, adding more debt will only slow the journey to freedom. Cut them up, throw them away, freeze them in a block of ice or whatever you want - just stop using them. Pay for things with cash and only get those items that you have the money to pay for immediately.

Make a Commitment

The second most important thing you have to do is make a commitment to pay down your debt. This starts by determining exactly how much you owe on your bills each month and how much over the minimum payments you can afford to pay. If there are no minimum payments, pay as much as you can. Determine the amount of money you have to work with in order to pay down your debts on a monthly basis and divide that money equally or pay more on the higher interest loans and debt. As you begin to pay down these debts, you will be on your way to financial freedom - and at the very least, the creditors will back off a bit.

Gather All Available Resources

In order to get out of your debt quickly, the more you can pay the better. Obviously, you need as much money as you can to throw at these debts. However, with many families living paycheck to paycheck, that’s a difficult thing to do. There are a few great ways that you can come up with extra cash to get these debts off your shoulders. The first is to try and receive overtime at work if you’re paid hourly. Devote all of the overtime pay to the debts. Another way is to get a part-time job working in the afternoons or a few hours a day. Again, devote the money to the debts. Have garage sales, sell items you no longer need or want, create crafts to sell or hold a fundraiser. You can even save more money by cutting out some of the indulgences you usually purchase and throw that money at the debts.

While it may seem like you’re suffering to pay off your debts, the quicker you get them paid off, the faster all of your extra income becomes yours again.

Credit to Kristiana Jones

Ps: Did you happy now guys? :D