Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Getting Out Of Debt Need Not Be A Difficult Undertaking

Getting Out Of Debt Need Not Be A Difficult Undertaking
By Archie Davis


Getting out of debt is not as easy as getting into debt but people who are working to pay off their minimum balances each month will never enjoy financial freedom unless they take steps to eliminate their financial obligations. Before one can achieve financial freedom one must develop a financial freedom mindset. Focus on paying deficits off rather than letting the mind accept more deficit which only leads to more financial bondage.

Many people believe that they can get start to invest their money before getting out of debt which of course is possible but is not financially prudent. The most important goal is to first eliminate obligations and once deficit is eliminated one can look at investments. However, one must, while working to eliminate financial obligations, begin to build a savings account.

Save five hundred to a thousand dollars and put the money into an emergency fund to be used to pay for an appliance or automotive repair so that the credit card is not the only source of emergency funds. Now, start to pay off the lowest debts first and then move onto the second lowest amount when the first is paid. This creates a positive energy force as one realizes that with effort he can start to pay off the deficit that was strangling his financial hopes and dreams.

Once the credit card with the lowest balance is paid off start to pay off the next lowest card balance and then move on to the next one and so on. After the credit cards are paid start to pay off the car loan. Once the car loan is paid off then start to pay off the home mortgage.

Many people believe the home mortgage is a fixed part of life and that they will be paying off the home loan for the next thirty years but this does not have to be the case. A home loan can be paid off sooner than the loan agreement states and the sooner the loan is paid off the less the borrower pays in finance charges. Most people if given the choice, and they do have the choice, would rather keep their hard earned money rather than giving it to the bank.

A home mortgage can be paid off in half the loan's life or even sooner in some cases. Start by sending in two checks each month one for the home loan payment and another check to pay off the principle balance on the loan. Paying off the principle reduces the finance charges and also hastens the loan payoff and also builds confidence and a financial freedom mindset.

Getting out of debt need not be a huge undertaking but erasing debts will only occur by committed efforts. Begin by growing an emergency savings fund that will be utilized for appliance repair, vehicle repair, or other emergencies rather than using a credit card which is what most people do. Begin to pay the lowest credit card balances off first and go on to the next lowest and pay it off. Paying off debts is the first step toward financial freedom and true happiness.




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