How to Manage Credit Card Debt?

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By sivanragu



Credit card debt is the quickest way to get into the debt nightmare.If you have some credit card debt, you have to make sure that you will manage it wisely inorder to avoid further problems. How can you manage your credit card debt? Here are some simple tips.

Remember that You have Debit Card also

When you go for shopping, you should practice using your debit card also.When you are using your debit card, it will not accumulate and threaten you later.So if you are using your credit card 3 times, then you should also practice the habit of using your debit card for 2 times.Instead of this, if you use your credit card 5 times, you will be falling into a great debt trap.

The Due date and Bill date Should Be the Same.

The Due date and Bill date Should Be the Same. Wierd know. I will explain how? When you get your monthly billing statement, don't postpone the payment thinking that due date is some weeks ahead.If you keep the payment pending till due date, you may not have enough money at the last minute.So, make it as a habit that you pay immediately after you got your billing statement.

You can enjoy 30 days credit instead of 50 days credit.These extra 20 days advantage is just there to put you in trouble.Please remember this.

Cash withdrawals are Nothing but Cash Destroyers.

Don't resort to the ATM cash withdrawal option againist your credit card limit.If you do this, you will be billed cash withdrawal charges plus monthly interest.If you delay your payment, then the late fees penalty will intimidate you.So if you withdraw cash, make it as a first priority to pay it by next month.

Check Your Monthly Statements

If you get your monthly statements, don't throw it your desk and forget it.Just carefully read all the items and compare it with your purchases.If you did not make a particular transaction, please report it immediately.You can only pay your transactions, not for other's.

Credit card can be a great friend if you use it wisely and it can also turn as your worst enemy.It's all in your hands.


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