Are you managing your debt? Or is it managing you? If you're stuck in a money quicksand trap, you may not even realize at first that you're in a financial predicament, especially if you're sinking slowly and have been poorly managing your cash for a long time.
Are you managing your debt? Or is it managing you? If you're stuck in a money quicksand trap, you may not even realize at first that you're in a finan...
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- Start by taking inventory of all your outstanding debts. - Look for ways to maximize your disposable income so you can put more money towards your ...
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Yes. If you default on a debt, a creditor or debt buyer can file a lawsuit against you. If they win a judgment, they may be able to garnish your wages or levy your bank account to collect the owed amount.
No. Checking your own credit score is a "soft inquiry," which does not affect your score at all. Only hard inquiries from applications for new credit have an impact.
By focusing on paying off the smallest debt first, you quickly eliminate an entire monthly minimum payment. This frees up that cash flow, which you then "snowball" into the next debt, accelerating your journey to full flexibility.
Yes. Lax regulations allow for high-interest rates, excessive fees, and confusing loan terms that consumers may not fully understand, creating an environment where risky and predatory lending can thrive, directly contributing to debt crises.
