Lets check out how can you reduce your debt

Debt has become a hot topic of discussion particularly after recession which caused debt to rise abnormally beyond the control level. But of course, economic meltdown, layoff, retrenchment, rising levels of NPA (non-performing assets) and inflated capital products are associated with recession that added fire to the cause.

Money flow suffered seriously in the market which aggravated huge and dearer borrowings which borrowers of course where unable to pay back. These all created a vicious circle that nobody wanted to enter.

I am here not to discuss about the causes of meltdown or its repercussions on the economy. I just want to show some ways to debtors on how to come out of debt which they were unable to resist and are now again feeling unable to push it back.

Savings

Savings at a go can create a huge fund that can be utilized to pay off debts or at least utility bills and local authority taxes. Savings can be generated simply by restraining oneself from using luxurious items and items with low utility. Again idle funds created from savings are of no use and hence is better to keep it or invest in an option which would add interest or return on it. Yes, of course banks , blue chip stocks, commodities , government bonds ,mutual funds and currency trading are beautiful instruments that would help the cause.

Some other corollary ways to generate saving is by implementing cost cutting techniques. These may come from reducing electrical consumption, mobile and telephone usage, cutting short with water taxes and finding cheaper means of transportation.

Other sources of income

The irony is that one hand earns and there is couple to spend. Relying on a single source of income is not at all advisable when markets are going dearer. There are hell lots of ways to add extra income to the family. Teaching , part time tuitions , networking , commissioning , trading , workshops on own area of expertise , internet business like affiliate programs , imparting online training etc can make a huge difference and definitely draws a line between the creditors and debtors.

Debt consolidation organization – the last resort

When creditors make your life like a hell by disturbing phone calls and surprise visits and you are unable to strike a balance between your debt amount and income, it is always advised to take help from debt consolidation companies who counsel you and help you in reducing debt outstanding to a considerable lower amount, generally 40%-60%.

There are many such organization in the market which will help you to restore life balance and to continue with smooth life ahead.

Apart from these pointers, switching to a cheaper house , droping a car , tapping your assets and allowing rental accommodation or paying guests accommodations would help the cause.