by Eric K Frey
First of all, you can take comfort in the fact that you are not the only one fighting the credit card debt problem. There are hordes of people who might have an even worse credit card debt problem compared to you; all of them seeking to eliminate the credit card debt problem. So what is the solution to credit card debt problem?
You are probably already aware that…
by Eric K Frey
First of all, you can take comfort in the fact that you are not the only one fighting the credit card debt problem. There are hordes of people who might have an even worse credit card debt problem compared to you; all of them seeking to eliminate the credit card debt problem. So what is the solution to credit card debt problem?
You are probably already aware that many different ways and methods to reduce debt. Some ways are better than others, but keep in mind that just because a method is simple does not mean that it is ineffective. Presented below is a simple approach to finding financial freedom by reducing your debt.
1. Examine the situation. Develop a table with and label the columns ” Credit card, Annual Percentage Rate (APR), Balance Due, Due Date, Reward Program Points, Special Offers, Comments/Remarks.
2. Fill the table up with data from your various credit cards.
3. Figure out which credit card is contributing the most to the credit card debt problem i.e. highest APR and highest balance.
4. Check if reward points can be used to make partial payments or cover any kind of fees or if the points can be bartered for something you need (spending less means preventing the credit card debt problem from getting worse).
5. Examine the possibility of using balance transfers at low interest rates to consolidate your credit card debt. You may be able to consolidate your debt on a one credit card instead of getting a consolidation loan.
6. Your primary effort should be of reducing the debt on the credit card that adds the most to your debt problem. Pay the minimum on all other cards.
7. Control your spending behavior. The last thing that you want to do when trying to reduce debt is to keep adding to it by spending excessively.
8. Research and seek out ways of increasing your current income. Consider selling unneeded items or getting a part time job. This additional income should be used only for paying your debts.
9. Set monthly goals for paying your debt and take pride in achieving those goals. As you watch your debt disappear over time, you should look forward to celebrating your accomplishment when you are finally debt free.
Keep in mind that this is just one method of many for reducing credit card debt. There is usually only one best solution for every given situation but if you do some research you can find some great programs that will help you identify a way to get out of debt the quickest. Spending the extra time doing so will be well worth it in the end. In any case, each approach is a good one as long as it helps you reduce your credit card debt and find financial freedom.
About the Author:
Eric Frey is a MBA student who is very interested in the subjects of debt management and financial freedom. If you are in debt and want to find out how to become completely
Debt Free in 3 to 5 Years or less, no matter your income level or where you live, the secrets that Eric uncovered may interest you. For more information visit
Your Financial Freedom Guide and find out what he did.
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