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You are responsible for payments. If you move, outstanding debts can follow you and affect your ability to secure services in a new home.
While a longer term lowers the monthly payment, it keeps you in debt longer, increases the total interest paid dramatically, and almost guarantees you will be upside-down for most of the loan's life.
Absolutely. Prioritize secured debts first. The consequence of default—losing your home or car—is typically far more severe than the consequence of defaulting on an unsecured credit card (damaged credit, collections). Keeping a roof over your head and a reliable mode of transportation is paramount.
Divorce decrees assign responsibility for debts, but creditors are not bound by these agreements. If an ex-spouse fails to pay a joint debt, the creditor can still pursue both parties, potentially damaging your credit.
Using cash or a debit card for daily expenses creates a tangible connection between spending and money leaving your account. This can curb impulse buys and prevent credit card balances from accumulating unnoticed over time.
