Cutting Credit Card Debt
by James Conner
If you are like me, you have built up a high credit card debt. I know, I know, we've all heard THAT before. Right? What bill am I going to juggle this month? I bet it's driving you up the wall.
Ok, calm down. Don't run to file for bankruptcy just yet. Keep in mind that most likely your creditor will be open to working with you to get back on track. Even if you make smaller payments than the regular monthly payment, it's better than not sending anything at all.
Below are some ideas on helping you to control your credit card debt:
Foremost, get in touch with the company that issued your credit card. Let them know about what is going on with your finances. Request that they lower your credit card interest rate, or request a lowered payment plan in order to repay. Quite often people don't think of this because the are normally polite. It's to your advantage to keep courteous when speaking with your credit card issuer. Stay firm, and polite, but conduct yourself in a manner that says "I know exactly what I want and I expect to receive it". If you have any doubts about what you might be asking for, you might consider taking the time to contact a credit counseling service with a good reputation. There are many honest firms out there where the #1 purpose is to help you in working with your creditors.
Second, you have to STOP using the credit cards. Burn them, cut them up, and run them through the shredder. Do whatever it takes to keep the credit cards out of your purse or wallet. Like the famous saying-\"JUST DO IT\"! You cannot continue contributing to the problem by creating even more debt.
This step can prove to be the most difficult of reducing your credit card debt. Being addicted to spending money that you don't have available to spend. You have to quit- NOW.
Begin paying the credit cards off with the higher interest rate first. Work down from there. How is that done? Focus your efforts on the high interest rate credit cards by paying more than the minimum payment each and every month. The minimum amount is just designed to keep you enslaved for longer, anyway.
The credit card companies aren\'t in business to lose money and it\'s in their best interest to keep you paying them for as long as possible. Even a small amount extra each month pays off in a big way in the long run.
Finally, keep holding your chin high and keep looking up. Lots of people such as yourself have started and successfully cut their credit card debt using these very steps. You can too!.
Good Luck!
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