If you have any kind of debt, don’t worry - you’re not alone. Of course, just because you’re not alone doesn’t mean it’s a nice position to be in. Having debt is a terrible situation, and when it is really bad it can affect your life in some seriously negative ways, ways which can have lasting effects. However, it is worth trying to stay grounded and present moment focussed if you want to properly deal with your debt. Getting too worried about the future will only lead to a mindset which brings about more poverty, so make sure you do your best to think positively. You will also want to take some practical steps towards easing your debt; let’s take a look at what you can do now.
Take Stock
The first, and most essential, step is to take stock of what debt you actually have. No matter how bad it is, you need to actually look it square on, as this is the only way you will have any chance to deal with it properly. If you do not take stock of your debt, then you might continue to bury your head in the sand rather than deal with it. This might be tempting, but it is not the way to solve your problems. So sit down and work out the exact, full extent of your debts. You might actually be surprised at how much better you feel after doing this.
Consider Consolidation
If you have never heard of it before, then you might be asking: what is debt consolidation? Actually, it is pretty straightforward to understand. It is also a viable option for anyone who has a lot of debt that they don’t know how to properly handle. When you consolidate your debts, it simply means that you combine them into one payment. This has some benefits which are worth noting. In some circumstances, it might be that you end up paying back what you owe even faster than you would currently.
Prioritise Your Debts
Whether you consolidate or not, you will need to know which need to be paid back first, as this ensures that you are repaying in the most logical way possible, thus saving you as much money as possible. First up should be any debts which are likely to cause real problems, such as anything where they are threatening legal action and so on. Next, you should order your remaining debts based on their respective interest rates. Basically you want to make sure you pay off high-interest first, as this saves the most money possible in the long run. Once you have ordered your debts, you might be surprised at how good you feel about the whole thing. This is a real, active step forwards, and you should be proud.
Pay
Now it’s time to actually begin paying them off. Again, this is simpler than you might think. Simply set up a direct debit or standing order, and pay whatever you can each month. Budget yourself first, check what you can afford, and then make sure you do os every month. Before long, you will wake up one day debt free.
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