Posts Tagged household

Debts that are impacting our quality of life

Posted by Power User on Monday, 16 November, 2009

goldguy chained to debtBLUR 150x150 Debts that are impacting our quality of life Debts that are impacting our quality of life can cause grief among us.  Unless a serious problem is at steak, most people fail to contain and reduce debt or even learn how to do so.  A number of people that choose not to admit their debt problem for a long time end up regretting it.

Most people don’t want any advice at all, nor do they admit that they have any sort of problem.  Debtors often don’t think it is serious enough of a problem to seek advice.  A lot of people believe that it is solely their fault and that they should deal with the problem themselves.  Many are ashamed to admit to their family and friends that they have debt.

Those of you whose debts aren’t serious are probably yawning. You know that the main suggestion from an impartial advisor would be to budget better. Perhaps you think you can budget already?

OK then, how much income do you have spare each month, and each year? What is snowballing? How are you saving for your next holiday, for Christmas and for your next car service? You don’t know, do you? You could use some tips on budgeting.

As for those of you who are very stressed about your debts, you’re concerned that you’ll be advised to take more drastic measures, such as contacting your creditors, cutting right back on spending or even bankruptcy.

More specifically, the more debt interest you pay, the less stuff you’ll be able to buy. If you have debts that just won’t go down and you want to buy more stuff in your lifetime, you will need to seek advice.  Unemployment has hit a twelve year high and there are many people seeking help.


The American people owe approximately $6.7 Trillion Dollars in household debt

Posted by Power User on Tuesday, 17 November, 2009

quick facts 17 150x150 The American people owe approximately $6.7 Trillion Dollars in household debt The American people owe approximately $6.7 Trillion Dollars in household debt


Almost 1 in every 100 households in the US will claim bankruptcy

Posted by Power User on Tuesday, 17 November, 2009

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The average US household pays $950 in interest each year

Posted by Power User on Tuesday, 17 November, 2009

quick facts 3 150x150 The average US household pays $950 in interest each yearThe average US household pays $950 in interest each year.


Top 5 reasons why people go get into debt

Posted by Power User on Wednesday, 4 November, 2009

top 5200 Top 5 reasons why people go get into debtExcessive spending - With easy availability of credit over the past decade, the spending habits of Americans have skyrocketed. The old days of paying for something with cash are long gone and we now live in a society that borrows money to buy goods and services.

Medical Bills - My father always said that if you have your health then you have everything and that statement is more true today than ever. As unexpected medical expenses arise, people tend to shift their priorities from spending money on household necessities to health care. Late payments begin to accumulate and before you know it you’re receiving collection calls.

Your growing family - As you build your family, expenses don’t always correspond with your salary. As take home pay for Americans is stretched to accommodate more family members, many are forced to borrow to keep afloat.

Unemployment - We are in the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression and unemployment is wreaking havoc on families. The lack of gainful employment is having a direct impact on people’s ability to pay their bills, forcing many families to go further into debt.

The unexpected - No one can ever plan for every contingency in life. While it is advisable to have at least 6 – 12 months of your current expenses in a liquid savings account, in today’s economy you might need an additional 6 or 9 months. It is not surprising that many Americans finance their unexpected or emergency expenses by borrowing.

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