Debt Reduction Program And Slowing Your Spending
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Debt Reduction Program and Slowing Your Spending
Overview
When it comes to reducing debt, the most effective strategy is to curb your spending. There are two essential steps for successful debt reduction: First, use common sense?"halt the accumulation of new debt. If you keep adding to it, you might never escape. Secondly, having extra money each month can help accelerate debt repayment, which is where spending less becomes beneficial.
The Influence of Businesses
Businesses have extensive data on your shopping habits, from what you buy to where you shop. Using this information, they target you with emails and flyers designed to encourage more spending. They often make it easy to fall into debt by offering credit cards and personal loans.
Taking Action
Reducing debt requires effort and planning. Start by creating a budget for your purchases. Before buying anything, pause and ask yourself whether you truly need that item.
Creating a Purchase Checklist
Ask yourself the following before making a purchase:
1. What is the price of the product or service?
2. Is it the regular price or a sale price?
3. If on sale, how much am I saving?
4. Do I really need it?
5. Can I afford it with cash today?
6. If not, where will the money come from?
7. If using credit, what will it cost in terms of interest?
8. Considering the credit costs, is it worth it?
9. Does this fulfill a need or a want?
10. Can I justify this purchase to a friend?
11. Would I accept these reasons from someone else?
These questions help slow down impulsive purchases and prevent additional credit card debt. While it requires effort, it pays off in the long run.
Debt Reduction Strategy
With the money you save, focus on your debt reduction plan. Tackle each debt one at a time and work diligently to reduce and eliminate it. This strategic approach will lead you to financial freedom.
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