Featured Discussion: Common Reasons You May Be in Debt

[Loribollinger67]

I am an emotional spontaneous spender!  I am overly generous with my family and friends.   I also love to gamble!   So staying away from the slot machines and not impulse buying is helping .   

[KStevenson]

@Loribollinger67   Good for you for recognizing the temptations that cause you to spend money needlessly and "acting as if you are rich."  

I would encourage you to think about the 'why' behind your emotional spending if you have not already done so. 

Best wishes! 

[Chandab97]

How can I keep credit cards, for credit building purposes and still manage debt? If possible.

[Alison]

Welcome, Chandab97,
Your question is one of my favorites as it allows me to share the credit card system I designed and use that:
1. helped build my credit score up to 815!
2. provides regular cash rewards and statement credits
3. pays me generous welcome bonuses for new credit cards I open 

I created a monthly spreadsheet to keep track of the credit cards I have, the charges I have made, and when payment is due. The most important action to take is to PAY CREDIT CARDS ON TIME EVERY MONTH.
It is also crucial to CREATE A BUDGET with each of the CATEGORIES you spend in and stick to it.

There are many more detailed suggestions on my blog. Please refer to posts about credit cards. I love to hear your comments. I hope my system helps you. Blog Posts about Credit Cards

Sincerely,
@Alison 
Debt Free Maven

[ShannonB69]

I am working toward getting out of debt and getting rid of these credit cards is my top priority. Trying to keep a consistent side hustle to generate additional income to snowball this debt! I agree with you as it pertains to the student loans, but I will pay that down. I won't give up. Good luck to all on the journey to financial freedom!!!

[CoachKristine]

@ShannonB69 @Awesome!!! You will not regret being debt free!! Ask me how I know!!?? Stay the course. You got this!! 👍🏼

[Eabrill]

Reson#5 is true of everyone who goes into debt.

[atoatelier]

awesome

[chuntsubaki]

nice

[MoneyMike]

K, that was not a good decision. Time and money are not on your side, I don’t care how much more you’ll be making. I’m not shaming age but there were other options. 

[Wadeeli]

the advice is sound, and effective if you have the means to do so.

An old talk show recommended a second job, with the attitude: "You spent yourself into this mess, not earn your way out." Even if it is, say, a $10 /hour part-time job, $200/week eventually earns $10,000/year, and that will make a big dent if you devote 100% of your pay towards the bill. 

Cutting back on phone contracts and television subscriptions can help a lot, also. Those bills kind of grow and grow and grow and grow without you noticing. 

Finally, visit my writings at Wadeeli.substack.com. You may like some of the money-saving ideas there. It starts with your automobile.

[shehriar1]

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