If you started 2018 in debt, chances are you want to end the year without any debt. It might seem impossible, but with a little planning it is not unthinkable that you can end the year out of debt. There are a lot of things you can do now to make sure your year ends on a high note financially, and that will set you up for starting 2019 with more money in the bank for the things you need. Because the truth is expenses have a way of coming up out of nowhere, and when you lack the funds to cover an unexpected expense you can feel overwhelmed and frustrated.
Here are some things you can do now to help you end the year without any debt, or at least with a much lower amount of debt than you had when 2017 turned the page to 2018:
- Develop a budget for what you spend every day, every month, and every quarter. When you put down your expenses on paper it is easier to see where you can cut back, or eliminate certain things from your spending habits. When you break down spending into time blocks, such as days or months, you can focus your attention on short term goals that will have long term impact.
- Start a savings account, so you have money for expenses that come up out of the blue. Even putting aside $5.00 a week will grow if left untouched, and as you are able to add more to the account, doing so will only grow the funds faster.
- Come up with a plan for debt repayment, whether you decide to focus on paying off smaller balances first or want to tackle debt with the highest interest rate first, when you have a repayment plan that makes sense you will see results faster. Most of us find it less difficult to stray from a plan when results are quick in coming, and this is especially true with debt elimination.
If your debt load is such that you are not able to pay all of it, then you will find it difficult to implement any of the above tactics. If that is the case, you should think about starting fresh by filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy will eliminate or significantly reduce unsecured debt, and that is the debt most people struggle to pay. When high rate credit cards are no longer due, you have more money to put towards other debts and living expenses. And when you are able to pay other things and meet your daily needs without difficulty, you are better able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and plan for a debt free future.
For more information about bankruptcy, contact us at www.DsouzaLegalGroup.com. We will help you make choices about your money that are right for you, and that will give you the financial freedom you deserve.
