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A lack of understanding of concepts like compound interest, the true cost of minimum payments, and how to create a realistic budget leaves individuals vulnerable to poor financial decisions and predatory lending practices, making debt easier to acquire and harder to escape.
Proactively communicating with creditors to negotiate a payment plan, seeking debt counseling, or exploring debt settlement options can prevent a creditor from pursuing a court judgment.
Credit card companies generally report your balance and credit limit to the bureaus once per month, usually on your statement closing date. This is the balance that gets calculated into your score.
Set small, achievable milestones (e.g., paying off one credit card), celebrate progress, and visualize debt-free goals. Use accountability partners or support groups.
Keeping the house may seem emotionally appealing but often leads to overextension if mortgage, taxes, and maintenance exceed your solo income. Selling might be financially safer.
