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Finances Are Spiraling Down – What To Do Next!

Most people will experience some type of financial hardship in their lifetime. Sometimes it feels as though your finances are spiraling down and there’s nothing you can do. Credit card payoff and other consumer debt can put a major strain on your finances. Here are some tips on how you can manage your finances if they’re on a downward spiral:

If your finances are spiraling down, ACCC has some tips.

If your finances are spiraling down, ACCC has some tips.

What To Do If Your Finances Are Spiraling Down

Get Organized

First things first. Get financially organized to avoid the effects of your finances spiraling down. Start with your budget. Look at your expenses and your income closely. Are there areas where you can cut back? Mark your calendars and schedule your credit card payments and other bill payments to avoid late fees and interest payments. Taking care of credit card debt is a major part of organizing your finances.

Live Within Means

Knowing what you make can be the basis to your limits. If you think your finances are spiraling down, start with pressing pause on using your credit cards. Living on a cash basis can be the first step to recovery. The heightened sense of awareness of your money helps you spend less and get through debt management faster.

Plan for the Future

Focusing on your retirement and your emergency fund is a crucial part of the process. Setting aside money for thee funds must be a part of your overall money management plan. It may seem counter-intuitive to save for the future if you are struggling right now. However, if you don’t prepare financially for the future, you’ll be struggling later too.

Focus on Your Credit

Once it seems like your finances are getting back on track, slowly start working on credit. Make small charges on your credit cards and pay them off in full every month. Check on your credit report regularly to see what you can do to improve.

If you’re struggling to pay off debt, ACCC can help. Sign up for a free credit counseling session with us today. 

ABOUT AUTHOR / Dilini

Dilini is a Marketing Communications & Programs Associate at ACCC. To anyone, managing finances can be a real challenge! Any tips and tricks to help get through this are great! Dilini will share her experiences, tips, and tricks along the way through the Talking Cents blog. Stay tuned!

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