subject: How To Free Yourself From The Burden Of Credit Card Debt [print this page] In this age of high-technology, cash has been substituted by credit cards. People use credit card to purchase practically anything and everything. There is one catch though. At the end of each credit card cut off, billing statement are sent to the card holders for them to settle their obligations. Irresponsible credit card user end up deep in debt they could hardly pay off.
For those who are experiencing some problems of keeping afloat with the debt, here are some recommendations to free you from financial burdens with these credit card companies faster than you expect.
1. Set a time table to face reality of having to settle the obligations stated on the credit card billing statements at the given schedules. Make sure you did not miss any credit cards.
Prioritize payment based on the highest interest rate charged by a card. Learn to allocate resources wisely by settling obligations with higher interest rates earlier. Then proceed to the next high interest rate card.
2. If you are capable to closing some credit cards by initiating some negotiations, then do so. Try to negotiate payment based on your terms. This way you can save on other expenses.
This can be done if the account holder calls the officer in charge of the credit card company and starts to negotiate the terms of repayment. However, not all credit card companies may be amenable to let go of the penalties and interest rate charges, but some might. And if they do, it would be to your advantage.
All these suggestions may not be easily handled by the account holders given their situation. In situations like this, they can approach a professional debt settlement individuals or companies to help them in their behalf in negotiating for a reasonable terms of paying the debt.
Whatever route you take, you will have to present current information on your state of financial affairs, credit card outstanding balance and possible term of payment.
