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consilidating credit card debt

Date: Mon, 07/05/2010 - 17:42

Submitted by anonymous
on Mon, 07/05/2010 - 17:42

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I currently have 5 credit cards that I have been making at least minimum payments on for some time. I am expecting a child in the next three months and would really like to get my head above the water and get out of credit card debt. I am wondering if credit card consilidation is the best option for these debts, as I do have other bills to worry about as well. My debt is not extreme however it is more than I am comfortable with when I am about to start a family...any suggestions??


It’s important that you're debt as well as stress-free, when a new member is coming in your family. It’s also good to hear that you've kept your debts within reasonable limits.
Since you told that your debts are not that large, I would advise you not to go for debt consolidation or any other settlement programs as your credit score will be hampered. Instead, if you make subtle changes in your daily habits and create a budget for your income and expenses, you might be able to save more which you can add to your minimum payments.

Differentiate between your necessities and luxuries, and try to cut down on your luxuries. This will also help you save a lot of money. Cut down on the usage of credit cards to prevent the accumulation of more debts.

You can also rake up more money to pay off your debts faster by working overtime in your present job or getting yourself a second job. If it's not feasible, then you can get online jobs which pay quite handsomely.

Another thing that you can do is to make weekly or bi-monthly payments towards your debt. These micro payments will not hurt your pockets and will help you to pay off your debts faster. Also try to pay off the account with the highest balance first, since highest interest will accrue in this account.

Following these steps might help you to get out of debts and be stress-free before your child is born.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 23:47

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