Debt Management UK: How to manage your debt
However good you are with money, getting into debt is sometimes unavoidable: In Britain, the majority of us have credit cards, loans or mortgages that we're trying to pay off. If you are struggling with a large outstanding debt, here's how to keep your head above water.Saving versus paying off debts: It's best to pay off any outstanding debts before you begin accumulating savings, since the amount of interest you will get on your savings is generally dwarfed by credit rates. Withdrawing savings from low-interest accounts to settle high-rate loans generally makes sense. Once you've paid off your debt, think about transferring any remaining savings to a high interest account - compare high street providers such as Alliance and Leicester and RBS, as well as shopping around on the internet to find the best deal on savings accounts.
Budget your expenses: The first step towards good money management is to work out how much you spend. Draw up a list of regular expenses; then create a spending plan that allows you to reduce your debts. If it helps, you can divide your spending into 'necessary items', such as housing and driving costs, and optional expenses, such as entertainment and holidays. This should help you see where you can cut down.
Research your entitlements: Find out whether you are eligible from funding through government or private sources. If you are owed unemployment compensation, family aid or energy assistance, this could help pay off your debts. Other resources may also be available to you through community groups or charities.
Prioritise: Work out which of your debts needs to be paid first. Credit cards and store cards are generally high-priority, since they come with high interest rates attached. Car loans or even mortgage repayments on the other hand may be lower priority. It's worth talking to the financial institutions that you are not able to repay immediately - recovering debt is expensive, so many will be willing to work out a new payment plan with you.
Avoid a relapse: Once your debts are paid off, don't fall back into the same old rut. Avoid credit cards if you feel that you can't trust yourself, and make sure you aren't paying over the odds for credit. Many cards have an initial interest rate of 0 per cent, and if you're savvy then you can switch between them to get the best deals. You can also save money by switching to a mortgage with a better interest rate.
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