The most important thing to do when debt threatens to get out of hand, or if you are already overwhelmed and groaning under debt is to seek debt management advice before things go out of hand. If you asked “why”, let me give you three solid reasons:

• Those creditors will stop harassing you. No more annoying calls that make you feel hunted and hopeless, as your debt Management Company will renegotiate the terms of your debts.
• Lower interest rates on your loans making it easier for you and helping you save money.
• Better still, a single loan with an affordable monthly payment instead of multiple loans and the hassle of remembering all those due dates to make several payments.

Simply put, it is sensible to get debt management advice from an expert as it will help you become debt free.

Some debt is an integral part of our financial picture. As long there is a system in place to ensure that payments are made on their due dates, there is no problem. But when debts mount up and become unmanageable with no solution in sight, steps must be taken to get out of this situation. A reputable debt management expert can help tackle your debts by making a customized plan.

If, after consulting an expert, you decide to manage your debt on your own, there are several online debt management tools you can use. Do bear in mind the following once you decide to reduce your debts:

• Avoid taking additional loans
• Avoid using your credit cards as this will increase credit card debt
• Do not exceed your overdraft as this will add to your financial burden
• Do not rush into a debt consolidation loan
• If you are considering refinancing using your home equity, remember that you could lose your home if you default on repayment

The first thing a debt management consultant will advise you to do is to create a budget that helps you cut down on non-essential expenses to enable you save money to repay your debts. While there is no one-solution-fits-all, if you do have a number of payments you are struggling with, debt consolidation might be the answer. This helps you roll all your debts into a single debt. The debt management consultant negotiates with the various creditors on your behalf to reduce your interest rates and where applicable, even waive off a portion of your debt. An affordable monthly repayment plan is then made to enable you start clearing your debts. The entire plan is focused on helping you save money as you become debt free.

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