How to Reduce Credit Card Debt Now

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Reduce Credit Card Debt Now

Credit card debt affects millions. Taking the steps to lower or reduce that debt now can help save you hundreds.

Instructions

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      Credit cards

      First things first if you have multiple cards and are using one while trying to pay down another....STOP! As long as you maintain these types of habits you are locking yourself into a continuous circle of debt and lowering credit debt is not in your future.

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      Take a look at your spending habits and find out if there is anything that can be cut out, limited or done more effectively in your monthly spending (i.e. fast food, daily coffee, daily soda pop, grocery shopping, weekly casino trip, etc).

      Even cutting out one unnecessary expense can save you $20 to $120 a month which can then be applied towards paying down your credit debt.

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      If your credit cards payments have been timely and you have been with your card company for a good amount of time, give them a call and inquire as to whether or not they can lower your interest rate.

      If they say no try again the next day or next week or until they say yes. If you do not get a positive response start looking around for a lower interest rate card and transfer your balance.

      There is no point in staying with a company who does not value your business and is unwilling to work with you especially when you have demonstrated responsible payment habits.

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Comments

  • Jenny Powers Feb 20, 2009
    Great advice. Thanks, 5*

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