If you are like me, you have built up a high credit card debt. I know, I know, we’ve all heard THAT before. Right? What bill am I going to juggle this month? I bet it’s driving you up the wall.
Alright, take a chill pill. Don’t be so fast to file for bankruptcy. Bear in mind that it’s most advantageous for your creditor to work with you to bring things back into line.
I’ve put some ideas below that will help you get your credit card debt under control:
Firstly, simply contact your credit card issuer and inform them of your situation. Request that they lower your interest rate or a plan to repay. Possibly you might not have thought of this because naturally you are very polite, but it is in your best interest to always be courteous when dealing with your creditor. Be firm, and polite. Present yourself as the one who knows exactly what you are asking for and that you expect to get it. If you are unsure about what you are asking for, perhaps you might want to consider a credit counseling service with a good reputation. There are many honest organizations in existence whose sole purpose is to help you negotiate with your creditors.
Ok, now stop the credit cards from being used. Tear them up, or run them through the shredder. Do whatever you need to to keep them from ending up in your wallet or purse. Allowing them back in there will only create more temptation for you to use them again, perpetuating the problem even more.
Actually, this can be one of the most difficult parts of lowering your credit card debt. You seem addicted to spending money that you don\’t have available to spend. So, you have to quick the habit- COLD TURKEY.
Get started by getting the credit cards that have the highest interest rate paid off first. Go from there. How do you do that? Give your attention to the credit cards with the high interest rates. Pay more than the minimum that is due every month. The minimum payment is just to keep you paying for the longest amount of time possible while all the while you are paying interest as well.
The big banks who issued your credit card aren’t in business to lose money. It’s to their advantage to keep you making payments for as long as they can. If you can even pay a smaller amount each month it will be better in the long run than just not making the payment.
Finally, hold your chin high and keep a good attitude. Many, Many people just like you have started to cut their credit card debt by following these very steps I\’ve outlined here. You can too!
Now Get Going!
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