Borrowing and credit basics
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Do you know the difference between good and bad debts!
This article will help readers differentiate between good and bad debts. It talks about the basic factors like cost, if the loan helps you build an asset, if it helps you secure your future, etc. that differentiate good debts from bad ones.
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6 Crucial Debt Management Tips to Learn & Apply In 2024
Are you struggling with managing your debt? You're not alone. Many people face challenges when it comes to debt management. However, with a few tips, you can learn to manage your debts effectively. In this blog post, we will discuss six important debt management tips that you can learn and apply in 2024.
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Talk to the loan company for help
This is the last piece of the mantras series. In this piece, Arvind talks about the various ways your loan company can help in case of default. It suggests steps like contacting your lender asap and informing them about the reason for the delay, sharing your previous repayment history with them, etc. and informs you of the ways your loan company can help you deal with your debt. Then he informs Ravi about some ways his lender can help his deal with his debts.
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Choose a systematic method to pay your debt
Arvind and Ravi are halfway through their 5 mantra plan and are meeting to discuss the third mantra - Adopt a method to pay debt systematically. Arvind helps Ravi chart out a workable method, which is best suited to his situation to pay off his debts.
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Mantra 4 - Dig into your long-term savings to secure your today
You save money to secure your future, but your present may need it more at times. Particularly when dealing with excessive debt, savings and investments can help you repay them sooner. Find out how Arvind helped Ravi identify sources of extra money to clear his debts.
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Mantra 2 - Find ways to make extra money
Have you ever found yourself struggling to manage your finances while repaying your debts? If yes, you may have to do more than just cutting down on unnecessary expenses. In this article, you will find how Arvind helped Ravi find extra money to pay off his debts.
When you decide to borrow
How smart is it to borrow from your friends and family!
Borrowing money from loved ones may seem convenient, but it can get complicated if you don’t treat them like any other loan. Here’s a list of things you must keep in mind while borrowing money from friends and family.
Credit history is your financial collateral
Did you know credit scores affect your job prospects besides future borrowing!
You may have heard about credit scores if you have applied for a loan. But most of you may not know about its impact on things apart from your borrowings. This piece can help you understand other such ways in which your credit score may affect you.