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Article: "How To Pay Off Huge Debts Very Fast"
By Andre Plessis

"How To Pay Off Huge Debts Very Fast"

You can overcome any challenge in life including paying off debt, but only if you have a well designed plan. Many individuals around the country have achieved remarkable goals as a result of new financial goals and discipline.

If you have ever watched "The Biggest Loser" on TV, you discovered that some individuals have lost a lot of weight as a result of goals, exercise and daily discipline. If you can produce the same efforts that some individuals have done on that show you will accomplish miracles. If some individuals have lost up to 214 lbs in just a few months, I guarantee you that you will be able to wipe out your debts as well. It may not take a few months but maybe a few years. But in the end the results will be a phenomenal and your life will be much improved. You just have to believe you can accomplish your goal. Many have done it, so can you.

How can you do it?

Determining and writing your goals may sound boring or not very useful at first but you need to be aware that you have to be very clear on your objectives. If you're not, you will never accomplish anything in life. You do not define your road to success. You need to define your target and map out how you can reach your goals.

1. Develop and feel a deep desire to achieve a goal.

2. Write the goal down.

3. Set a deadline for your goal.

4. Identify any obstacles or help you need to achieve this goal.

5. List the activities necessary to achieve the goal.

6. Visualize yourself achieving the goal.

7. Be persistent.

8. Review your plan regularly.

9. Analyze your result.

10. Set the next goal.

Monthly Budget Sheet

The first thing you need to do is to assess your financial situation by using a "Monthly Expense Sheet". Feel free to contact us and we will fax or email a FREE copy. The customizable worksheet is set up to be used for projecting your monthly budget schedule for 12 individual months. Just add your income and all your monthly expenses and it will automatically show you where your money is spent and you can determine where you can save money. If you realize that you over spend money every month, then you will be able to see where you can cut down your expenses. If you cannot cut down anymore on your expenses and you keep on over spending it is clear that you will have to either find a new job or take a second job. If you don't then you will run into a huge amount of debt till you face a serious situation that could be irreversible. DON'T WAIT!!! ALWAYS ACT IMMEDIATELY AND FIND A REMEDY TO YOUR FINANCIAL ISSUE.

Don't just hope that things will get better. Things can only get better once you assess your situation, see what is wrong and take action to stop the growing problem. The best way to begin getting your debt under control is to reduce your monthly spending. If you keep a record of every single expenditure you make for one month, you are going to be very surprised when you discover just how much you are wasting each month.  So, as painful as it is to do, I advise you to keep track of every penny you spend every month.

Why have other succeeded in getting rids of huge debt?

bullet They made debt payoff a priority, although most continued to save for retirement as well.
bullet They kept their basic living expenses as low as possible. You need to get rid of unnecessary expenses
bullet They looked for creative ways to speed up their debt repayment, and some took extra work.

Your situation might be different from others but if you're facing a big debt hole, you might find people's stories inspirational and you may use some of their proven methods and ideas.

Using every angle

bullet Sign up for basic TV service and eliminate premium channels.
bullet Chooses a dial-up Internet connection ($9.95 a month) over high-speed service. Shop for the lowest provider.
bullet Shop for telephone service. Nowadays you can have unlimited local and long distance for less than $30 per month.
bullet Buys food in bulk. Make a list of what you need and just buy what you need.
bullet Take your lunch to work. Eating lunch at restaurants everyday cost a lot of money.
bullet Avoid spending money on fancy coffees.
bullet Buy the "entertainment" book and save half on restaurants.
bullet Applies "extra" paychecks to debt.
bullet Applies any bonuses toward your debt.
bullet Buys compact fluorescent light bulbs to reduce electric bills.
bullet Take out $30 in "walking around" cash each week. When it's gone, he doesn't spend more.
bullet Keep all your credit cards at home.
bulletShop with a list and buys only what's on the list. Avoid looking at anything else, including sale items.
bulletKeep your car tuned up to avoid bigger expenses. Bring your car for maintenance regularly.
bulletIt doesn't what other people drive, where they go on vacation and what they wear. You do not need to buy brand names.
bulletBuy your car at a reliable mechanic as opposed to buying a new car. You can find a reliable car for $2,500 and never have a problem with it, TRUST ME. You will be much happier than paying $400 in car payment every month. Who cares if you do not have the latest luxury with all the bells and whistles.
bulletAvoids buying coffee or food "on the go" but instead eats at home whenever possible.
bulletStay away from vending machines at work.
bulletDon't play the lottery. It's an added government tax.
bulletBudgets vacations and looks for coupons wherever possible. You can get coupons in newspaper or online.
bulletMake a budget for the holidays and sticks to it.
bulletSets the thermostat in winter to 65 degrees.
bulletSets the air conditioner to 75.

Other important rules

1. Live below your means. You cannot become debt-free if you spend more than you earn. There is no secret! Financial success is all about creating "positive cash flow." Read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad": What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!: Books: Robert T. Kiyosaki.

2. Decide where you want to spend your money. Don't let others decide for you. Know how much money you are bringing in, how much goes out and to where it goes. If you are not satisfied with the answers you get it is the time to change your spending habits.

3. Pay your bills on time, every month. Managing monthly bills is an essential part of staying debt free and maintaining a good credit rating. Pay your credit cards early as credit card companies charge you daily.

4. Set financial goals, both short- and long-term. Having goals in place makes it easier to make the necessary spending cuts or build savings. Without reasons to cut spending and save, you will constantly be under pressure to spend money you don't have for things you don't need. Find out where you want to be in 1, 2, 5 or 10-years from now.

5. Put aside 10% of your income every month. Use automatic bank draft. Have an adequate emergency fund. Three to six months worth of living expenses should shield you from potential future emergencies. Advice on saving: "No matter how much or how little your income is, always save a little bit."

7. If you have a mortgage try to apply more money to your principal every month. You will save TENS OF THOUSANDS OR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in interest and you will pay off your mortgage much faster.

8. Start a retirement plan. Invest 10% of your monthly income. You can open a 401K, IRA or Roth IRA. Consult a CPA or Financial Planner. Your money has to earn more money to keep you out of debt, especially in your later years. Take a class, find a referral to a great adviser or just start reading. Do it your way, but do it; and start now!

9. Educate yourself. Read books and subscribe to free newsletters from individuals and companies that will teach you how to discipline yourself to reach financial freedom. Learn everything you can about improving your credit and managing your personal finance. This is very important. You cannot live your life without understanding 2 important topics.

10. Assess your financial situation regularly to see where you're at. If you are not satisfied, then adjust your situation, take action so you can see improvements in your financial life. You need to make sure that tomorrow you will be better than today. Pass on your knowledge to your kids, so they do not have to go through the same life experience. This is one of the best gifts you can ever give to your children.

If you find yourself in this position, take control of your spending now. Don't wait until your situation is so dire that you have few options available to you.

Look for ways to boost your income
If you've really cut expenses and you're still not keeping up, your only solution is to make more money. Those who've managed to get out of financial troubles have trimmed their budgets, but they also asked for raises, found new jobs, started part-time businesses, sold stuff on eBay, held yard sales etc.
 

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Andre Plessis

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