There’s some debate among financial planners as to the best way to pay down debt. Some say paying the highest interest rate debt first is the best way; others say paying the smallest balance first is the best way.
Paying Off Debt
The Debt I refer to here is Consumer Debt that is linked to the acquisition of lifestyle comforts, whims or desires.
Pay Off Your Debt In Just A Few Years
Are you tired of watching your debt grow month after month? Do you realize how much you are paying in interest over the years to the companies you have credit cards with? Weve all done it and sometimes it feels like theres just no way out of the credit trap. Ill share how you can start paying off your debt rather quickly by taking small steps and sticking with the plan.
Is Bankruptcy A Solution Or Headache?
One of the biggest myths is that if you file for bankruptcy you will be financially free and no longer have debt problems. Wrong! Bankruptcy is not the cure-all for getting out of debt. Over 1 million Americans file for bankruptcy every year. One in every 73 households files for bankruptcy. In 2005, 2 million Americans filed for personal bankruptcies.
Eight Ways To Pay Off Student Loan Debt
A recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics shows that 50% of recent college graduate have student loans, with an average student loan debt of $10,000. The average cost of college increases at twice the rate of inflation. With the rising costs of college, it is difficult for aspiring colleges students to get enough scholarships and grants to pay for college and basic necessities. More and more college students are forced to use credit cards to pay for basic…