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People often talk about debt as being a bad thing, terrible in the most absolute sense. But it is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde of the monetary world in that it is capable of being an enabler or destroyer equally. Think of debt as a loaded gun; it’s dangerous by itself, capable of killing people off, and it feels fantastic to wield something that holds so much power. But it isn’t the gun that kills people, people do that by choosing to pull the trigger when the barrel is pointed squarely at someone else. Like the force, there is a dark side and a light side and you must choose which side you’re on if you are to make the most of your debt. In today’s world, there is no such thing as a free meal (side note: my economist friend loves telling me that even as I pay for her daily lunch. When  [...]

People are busy accumulating debt without realizing how much they owe and where to stop. Not because they don’t check their financial status regularly. This happens because it’s very tough for people to accept that they are buried under debt till their noses. If you, however, realize what you have accumulated over time and be determined to do something about it, it’s easy to repay your debt. The only important thing is to realize when it’s too much. And, for god’s sake, don’t tell me that you are working toward repaying your debt by making the monthly minimum payment. Just because you are making monthly payment on time doesn’t mean you don’t owe any debt. So, how do you realize it’s too much? How do you realize it’s time to stop? Here are few warning signs that  [...]

We live in a country where credit is an essential necessity of life, probably more than food, clothing, and shelter. Yes, it’s true. We, people in the US, would be deprived of these necessities if we don’t get credit. Although it’s not really bad to borrow credit, improper management could trap you in a debt web. Sad part is people know this truth, yet they don’t bother much about their debt until they are in real trouble. Hence, it becomes important for every individual to assess his situation, before it’s too late. With varied lifestyle, varied income, and varied preferences, assessment has never been easy. A situation that may be beneficial to you may be quite devastative for your neighbor. Let’s, however, keep it simple and point out seven signs that mentions you are in  [...]