Accelerated Debt Reduction - Can Save Thousands Of Dollars
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Accelerated Debt Reduction: Save Thousands of Dollars
Accelerated debt reduction is an effective way to quickly regain control of your finances. You can tackle this process independently or hire a debt consolidation company. However, managing it on your own allows you to maintain privacy in your financial matters.
How It Works
The idea is straightforward: identify some extra funds (or take on a side job to generate additional income each month) and apply this extra money to one of your debts. Begin with the smallest debt while continuing to make minimum payments on the others. Although it takes time, this approach gains momentum as you progress.
Once the smallest debt is cleared, redirect the payments you were making?"including the extra funds?"toward the next smallest debt. Repeat this process, and by the time you reach your largest debt, you'll have significantly more money available (from what you were paying on previous debts) to tackle it.
Planning Your Approach
While simple in theory, accelerated debt reduction requires some planning. The first, often most challenging step, is to thoroughly understand your current financial situation. You need a clear and honest overview of where you stand financially.
Steps to Follow
1. List Your Debts: Document every single debt you have, focusing first on unsecured credit card debt. Mortgages and car loans can be addressed later with the same method to save on interest.
2. Catalog Expenses: Write down all monthly expenses, such as housing, car loans, utilities, groceries, subscriptions, etc. Ensure this list is comprehensive, and review past bank statements to jog your memory.
3. Tally Your Income: Calculate your total monthly income. Subtract your expenses from your income to evaluate your financial position.
- Surplus: If you have money left over, use it to pay off your first debt.
- Deficit: If you’re spending more than you earn, look for ways to cut expenses or increase income. Then apply any extra money towards your first debt.
This method, although it requires time and discipline, is simple and free to implement, and you can start today. By strategically paying off debts, you'll eventually free up more money to tackle larger financial obligations, leading to significant savings in the long run.
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