Know Your Enemy: Debt-Fighting Approaches

Know Your Enemy: Debt-Fighting Approaches

Pixabay

 

Debt is one of those things that we all have to contend with some point in our lives. The sheer magnitude of being in debt causes so many problems for us emotionally, as well as financially. So, when we find ourselves in that unenviable position of struggling financially, what is the key to tackling it? Well, first things first, you need to know exactly what your options are. This includes debt consolidation, as well as ways to make money that you might not have considered.

 

Understanding The Type Of Debt You Are In

If you are one of those people that have no idea what your options are, this is a very good place to start. In dealing with certain types of debt, it’s better for you to understand what category your debt is actually in. So, with something likes unsecured debt, these consist of things like personal loans or credit cards. With something like a loan that has a variable interest rate, this means that the rate could change over the timeline of your loan. This can then result in more money you need to pay back. At least, when you do get a better perspective on the type of debt you are in, it will help to align your mindset in relation to pay off said debt. And mindset is half the battle.

 

The Power Of Negotiation

Believe it or not, most people don’t realize they can negotiate a lower interest rate. Even for those that get the best credit card offer available to them, they feel that they are stuck with the repayment rates they have. This isn’t always the case. So, it’s always worth trying to negotiate a lower repayment rate or a lower interest rate. And no matter how little decrease of interest, it means you have a bit more time to pay off the outstanding debt.

 

Your Working Situation

As nice as it would be to get a hefty bonus in your job, most of us don’t have that luxury. Instead, there are ways around the situation that you may not have thought of. There are so many ways to make money online now, such as doing freelance work. The great thing about freelance work now is that it’s not just for the uber creatives, there are basic admin tasks that need doing, and there are companies like Pactera Remote that pay you based on the amount of work that you do. So you don’t necessarily need to clock in and out, but just do work as and when it’s feasible for you.

 

In addition to these methods, the act of debt consolidation can take many different forms. But if you have various credit card debt or overdraft debt, you can consolidate it into one manageable repayment. Tackling debt isn’t just about getting as much money as possible to pay off your financial problems. But if you know exactly what the best methods are for you, then you can start to apply different money-making strategies, as well as payment strategies, to make life as easy and as debt free for you as possible.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.