If you’re looking for some quick magical way to get out of debt, good luck finding it. The sad truth is that it’s quite easy to get into debt and very difficult to get out of it.
The reason why most people get into debt is usually irrelevant. Some of the various reasons include, wanting to keep up with their higher-earning peers and wanting to buy things they know they can’t afford. One common reason is not knowing how to manage their money which leaves them moneyless at the end of the month, and the list could go on.
If you’re in debt, it’s important to know how you manage to get out of it. However, you also need to know that if you want to get out of debt for good, you’re going to have to eliminate the cause, otherwise the cycle will continue. So, here are four tips to help you get started on this path.
1. Credit cards are the greatest enemy of progress
Credit card debt is not only the most common type of consumer debt, but is extremely dangerous. The sad thing is you’ll only realize you’re in over your head when it’s too late to get out. In fact, most of the time, you’ll be in denial, and not even realize how much debt you’re actually in.
The first and most important step in this process is taking charge and eliminating credit card debt. Start by destroying those cards and paying off the cards with the highest interest rates first. Also, refrain from getting more credit card debt. Pay for everything using cash or debit card. Credit cards are not meant for basic purchases.
2. Set achievable, yet challenging goals
If you don’t set goals for yourself, especially when it comes to financial issues, you won’t succeed. When you set clear goals to pay off certain debts within a specific time frame, you’ll be more determined to complete it successfully. So, track your progress and reward yourself for paying off some debt of your debts.
3. Save money for big purchases
You know you want a new kitchen appliance. So, when you plan on making that big purchase, start saving ahead of time. If you do this, you won’t end up making the purchase on credit. Tell yourself that you won’t buy something you can’t afford and everything will become much easier.
4. Get disciplined and reduce expenses
Focus on reducing and paying off your debt and look for ways to save where you didn’t before. Track your spending like never before and establish a budget that allows you to prioritize paying off your debt. You can’t make any excuses.
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You’re so right! People like to live by the “standards” of their peers and this can end up in them having a lot of debt. Also, I think what makes it harder for people to stay away from debt is lack of financial education and also how credit providers call ALL THE TIME to offer debt! But this article is suuuper helpful in trying to reduce your debt! I love that you Tatar’s that you need to figure out what the root of the problem is otherwise the cycle will never end – True indeed! Also we’re in a century where people want INSTANT gratification and they forget they can even save for the big purchase they want to make!
Thank you for this!
HI Nthabiseng
I agree with you whole heartedly. We are all so conditioned to “keep up with the Jones’s” so to speak.
I have just been listening to an amazing Podcast explaining that the only things that can ever make us happy are within us.
All the material goods that we accumulate to feed our egos, only bring us temporary satisfaction.
I’m so grateful my parents never encouraged me to get a credit card! Thanks for the helpful advice though! 🙂 xx
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Thanks for stopping by Veronica
Agree Veronica
Well done on them