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5 Tips for Paying Off Bad Debt

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by RAKI WRIGHT

It’s easier than you think to let the debt pile up around you. The worst part is, if you’ve got bad debt, it’s going to hang around like a bad smell until you finally do something about it. Bad debt can get in the way of your day to day life a lot more than any other kind of debt can – so it’s good to nip it in the bud.

If you’re not sure how to do this, then keep reading. We’re going to talk about five tips for paying off bad debt, so you can begin to experience financial freedom.

1.     Increase Those Monthly Payments

If you’ve been shoving that bad debt under the rug for some time, then you may have just been paying off the monthly minimum to get by. However, if you’re serious about getting rid of it altogether, you may want to increase those monthly payments.

While it may not feel like you’re making a big difference, it’s definitely going to get you out of debt quicker than just the minimum.

2.     Refinance Your Debt

If you’re really in a bad spot and need a way to pay off some of your debt quickly, you can always refinance it. Whether this is through a personal loan or a car title loan, there are a lot of low-risk, short-term loan options available that can relieve some of the pressure.

You may be wondering – does refinancing a car hurt your credit. There are plenty of car title loans online that you can check out for quotes, so remember to make sure that you find the best offer.

3.     Build an Emergency Fund

While this may sound slightly counterintuitive to paying off debt, having an emergency fund can actually prevent you from getting into more debt further down the track.

You don’t have to put too much into it in the beginning, but as you go on and become more debt-free, you can choose to increase your weekly or monthly deposits. An emergency fund is a great way to make sure you’ve got enough in the bank when the unexpected happens so that you don’t have to put it on your credit card instead.

4.     Focus on One Debt at a Time

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you begin to think about just how much debt you have. This is why it’s essential to break it down into different categories and get the bad debt out of the way first.

Choose the worst debt that you have right now, and give it everything you’ve got. You’ll be surprised how little time it may take to get rid of it, and then you can move on to focusing on the next one.

5.     Try a Debt Management Plan

If you have no idea where to begin when it comes to paying off your debt, try a debt management plan through a credit counseling agency. They can teach you everything you need to know about paying off your debt, and how to prevent getting in any more.

Being debt-free is wishful thinking for most of us. However, this doesn’t mean that we can’t take proactive steps today towards it. Use these simple yet effective tips and see how long it takes for you to get out of that bad debt.

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