Addicted to Spending and Accumulating Debt?

bankruptcyAddicted to Spending and Accumulating Debt?

If it is increasingly more and more difficult for you to stop spending and stop accumulating debt, it may be the right decision for you to seek help and advice from Debtors Anonymous (DA). They are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of support for people who are unable to stop spending and break their bad habits. They provide group meetings for members and members are all from all financial and social backgrounds both male and female. DA provides interested parties with a 15-question questionnaire and if you respond yes to at least 8 of the questions, it may be a positive decision to attend a DA meeting. Please research the organization or other similar organizations if you feel you need help but are uncertain of where to go for help.  Below is a copy of the questionnaire:

1. Are your debts making your home life unhappy?

2. Does the pressure of your debts distract you from your daily work?

3. Are your debts affecting your reputation?

4. Do your debts cause you to think less of yourself?

5. Have you ever given false information to obtain credit?

6. Have you ever made unrealistic promises to your creditors?

7. Does the pressure of your debts make you careless when it comes to the welfare of your family?

8. Do you ever fear that your employer, family or friends will learn the extent of your total indebtedness?

9. When faced with a difficult financial situation, does the prospect of borrowing give you an inordinate feeling of relief?

10. Does the pressure of your debts cause you to have difficulty sleeping?

11. Has the pressure of your debts ever caused you to consider getting drunk?

12. Have you borrowed money without giving adequate consideration to the rate of interest you’re required to pay?

13. Do you usually expect a negative response when you are subjected to a credit investigation?

14. Have you ever developed a strict regimen for paying off your debts, only to break it under pressure?

15. Do you justify your debts by telling yourself that you are “superior” to the “other” people and when you get your “break”, you’ll be out of debt?

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Personal Finance: School, Home & Community

Personal Finance: School, Home & CommunityFinance

There has been much discussion lately about the lack of personal finance training and education in schools for our youth. This discussion is not necessarily about our high school and College and University students but training for our youth as young as grade 4 math. There are teacher’s that have the opportunity and know-how to help children learn about choosing a career, taking home an annual salary, renting an apartment and owning a home. However, there is a need to push for this type of training in the curriculum in all of our schools. Money management needs to be the important life skill we begin to talk about at home and at school.

Sadly, many adults these days learn about financial responsibility the hard way and lose precious time and money in the long run. Money should no longer be a taboo subject because increased anxiety and stress are linked to improper money management. Start by making money management fun at home, talking about reasonable budgets, financial goals and future rewards. The nutshell point here is that children have the potential to learn about being financially responsible in a fun, interesting way and they deserve it!

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Fifteen or Thirty-Year Mortgage?

Fifteen or Thirty-Year Mortgage?House Secured

Isn’t it a great idea to take out a thirty-year mortgage because it will give me more money every month to use for my monthly budget?  NO, a thirty-year mortgage is much more expensive over time and it should never have been an option in the first place. It will be difficult to find a financial advisor to tell you that a thirty-year mortgage is a great idea.

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Focus: One Financial Goal at a Time

Bankruptcy PeopleFocus: One Financial Goal at a Time

Financial advisors everywhere give advice to people in financial stress and often recommend that each individual needs an emergency savings fund. This is the first step in building a solid foundation because you never want to feel panicked again. Remember that an example of a real emergency is losing your job…not new clothes.

The power of prioritizing your finances gives you visible progress and will help you make things happen in life. It is crucial to make a monthly budget and if you are married make sure you make this monthly budget together because you are a team and need to plan together. This is sometimes difficult but figure out how you can work together and this will ultimately strengthen your relationship as opposed to arguing over finances.

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