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The first session is a free financial review. A certified counselor will review your income, expenses, debts, and assets to provide a full assessment of your situation and discuss all available options, not just a DMP.
This guideline suggests allocating 50% of your after-tax income to needs (housing, food, utilities), 30% to wants (entertainment, dining out), and 20% to savings and debt repayment. Adjusting these percentages can help prioritize debt avoidance.
A high PTI leaves little room for error. When an unexpected expense arises, you may be forced to use high-interest credit cards or payday loans to cover it, which adds a new minimum payment and drives your PTI even higher, deepening the cycle of debt.
After a payment is missed, the creditor will typically charge a late fee and may increase your interest rate to a penalty rate. You will begin receiving automated reminders via phone, email, or mail.
