debt reduction guide  
 

Debt Reduction, A Necessary Endeavour
By Jay Moncliff

Massive debt is something many Americans face. Debt reduction is now becoming more and more of a necessity. Even a low amount of debt can cost you a lot in the end and it can take a very long time to pay off. An example: Let's say you have $4000 in credit card debt and your interest rate is 14%. If you only make the minimum payment each month, it will take you 21 years to pay it off and you will have paid over $5100 in interest. Doesn't that sound awful? This is why you may be interested in debt reduction.

Debt reduction can be done in many different ways. A recent method being used is to buy some debt reduction software. You can purchase debt reduction software online or at a computer software store. The software usually comes with a debt reduction calculator to help you decipher how quickly your debt will be paid off in accordance to you monthly balance payments. Similarly, there are also debt reduction books you can purchase at your local bookstore.

The best route for help with debt reduction is to go see a credit counselor or a debt reduction counselor. Most charge a fee for help with debt reduction, but there are several non profit debt reduction organizations that help people with massive debt for free. There are also courses in debt reduction offered at many college campuses. Sometimes you may also learn of free debt reduction seminars. It is best to call around and see which option is the best for you.

The first step to debt reduction is to realize you are in debt, and you may have poor spending habits. To start debt reduction off on the right foot, you must decipher needs versus wants. You should only purchase things you need, not things you want. An example: you need food, water, shelter, electricity, etc. You want new shoes, to dine at fancy restaurants, a fancy car. To get anywhere in debt reduction, you must separate these two things. Only spend

Better to short sell house or forclose before filing ch. 7?
I plan on filing ch. 7 in three months. I'm trying to sell my primary residence. The lender has agreed to a short sale, provided they reserve the right to collect on the unpaid HELOC balance. Will this get wiped out when I file ch.7? My attorney said I could just let it foreclose. That sounds worse. Is it?
Help Needed in Texas
This is my first post. All you folks are very helpful and hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction. I went to a realtor to kind of get an idea as to where my credit standing was and to enquire about purchasing a home with my fiance. He printed out a report and although its not great its not as bad as I anticipated. I have a few questions. 1) I have seen on various posts and sites about clearing up any old info such as addresses, inquiries, etc... Why is this a good option and ...
Removing Debt from Credit Report
I live in PA and i heard the statute of limitations on credit reports is 4 years. Is this 4 years from the date is it was opened or 4 years from the date it was closed? An example is: Verizon PEN 500 Technology Dr. Weldon Spring, MO 63304 Balance: $139 Date Updated: 10/08 High Balance $0 Past Due: $139 Pay Status: Charged off as bad debt Account Type: Open Account Responsibility: Individual Account Date Opene...
Statute of Limitation
On which Statute of Limitation would an eviction or broken lease contract fall in?
Clearing up credit
I realize now that I should have avoided this company. In 2004 I opened an account with gemb care credit. I paid off my account with in one year and took advantage of the free intrest. I requested the account to be closed at that time. However my husband just pulled our report. It shows that the account that I had long forgotten about was closed last month and had a 30 day late payment. I now have a ding on my credit report. My score is in the 700s and my husbands is in the 800s. Is it worth my ...
Too Good to Be True?
Im thinking about joining Resqdebt to help me get out of debt with credit cards and talked to a nice guy named Cory.He said they will pay half my balances and the other half I pay a monthly fee into my checking account until I have the rest to pay off the cc.They take one cc at a time and pay it off.It doesnt go against my credit rating and will show a 0 balance once its paid off.I have 3.5 years to pay all my cards off saving half off my total debt.He said if creditors call me ignore them.I ask...
debt relieve
will debt considation lower my credit score and if so then how much will it effect it and for how long?
Debt consolidation
I am considering debt consolidation. It would lower my monthly bills by a little and would help me out now. Problem is, the interest rate is higher than all of my current debts/loan rates, so in the long run I would be paying more, but soon I will be making significantly more and would probably be able to pay the loan off quicker. It would be about 20k over 4-5 years at 12%, where as I would probably be able to pay it off over 3-4 years. Plus, paying one bill a month is easier to budget and pay,...
HELP PDL on Credit Report
Midland Financial reported to Experian that I owed them $420 (which I don't) I disputed it with Experian about a month ago and haven't heard anything yet. I just went to check it again and it is now saying This account is scheduled to continue on record until Apr 2015.This item was verified and updated on Dec 2008.andquot; Does this mean that Experian verified the debt? I have requested debt verification 5 times in writing from Midland and once about 3 weeks ago over the phone because they cont...
dept
What does this do to my credit.

money on what is absolutely necessary, not on things you want but don't need. This is probably the most difficult part of debt reduction many people face.

Many people are in debt because of the many loans they have. These can be a car loan, house loan, school loan, etc. Many people end up way over their head in debt. When you have this many loans, go see a debt reduction counselor or credit counselor to help you consolidate these debts and hence start your way to debt reduction.

With the proper frame of mind and some restraint you can eliminate your debt in a fast and easy manner. Once you come to realize that you need help with debt reduction, you will be that much closer to eliminating your debt. Seek out help and get that enormous weight off your shoulders. I promise you will feel much better.


About the Author

Jay Moncliff is the founder of http://www.debt-relief-center.info a blog focusing on the Debt, resources and articles. This site provides detailed information on debt. For more info visit his site at: Debt


 
 
  Here are some articles to start with..  
 
 
Bad Credit Debt Consolidation Loans: Get Rid Of Your Debt
By Johns Tiel
It is easy to feel hapless and defeated when the outstanding dues start to pile up and you just find yourself unable to hit upon a bright financial affair to get rid of debt devil. People under huge Read more...
Debt Relief -- Why Most Programs Have A 75% Failure Rate
By Charles Phelan
Debt consolidation, equity loans, credit counseling, debt management plans, even Chapter 13 bankruptcy – it doesn't matter which of these debt programs you're talking about. They all suffer Read more...
 
 
 
 
   
Copyright 2008 by You debt resource - Get out of debt!f, All Rights Reserved