Sunday, December 28, 2008

Tips for Paying off Credit Cards

If you're just taking on the challenges of paying off your credit card debt. Here are some tips you can start using right now for paying off your credit cards. If you make the effort, you will be well on your way to finding ways to eliminate your credit card debt.

  • Make the commitment to stop using your credit cards right now. If you are in the habit of using credit cards to get everything you want, you may think there is no way you can do without them, but if you're going to reap the rewards that come when you eliminate credit card debt, this must be your first step.
  • Stop frivolous spending. Nearly everyone spends money on things they don’t really need. You should look at your daily expenses such as coffee or a daily newspaper and give it up for now.
  • Take the money you are no longer spending on frivolous things and apply it to one of your credit cards. Increase your regular payment amount by whatever you have stopped spending and keep doing it until the balance on that card is gone.
  • Once that balance is gone, start doing the same thing with another card. Make sure to use what you where paying on the first card and add it to the next cards payment. Doing this will help you eliminate credit card debt once and for all.
  • Consider finding a second income. If you need to, look for part-time employment. While it will be tiring, you'll make real strides in paying off your credit cards quicker.
  • Negotiating fees with your credit card company may be an option to try. If you are paying an annual fee, over-the-limit charges, or late fees on your cards, contact your creditors and get them taken off. Honestly, I've heard about this but never tried. It may be worth a try, however.

It's a challenge, even if you get help or not to pay off your credit cards if you decide too. Persistence and keeping at it is the key. Plus it all starts with good planning.

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