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Total Wealth Management > Archived > 4 strategies to help manage debt

4 strategies to help manage debt

February 10, 2020/0 Comments/in Archived /by Digilari

Thinking about debt probably doesn’t spark a positive reaction for most people, but it is something that we will all need to contend with at some point in our lives.

Although not all debt is bad, if you’re finding that it’s causing you anxiety or it just seems to keep mounting up by the minute, take comfort in knowing there are ways to help alleviate it.

Here are four strategies that you may consider implementing when it comes to managing your debt, depending on your circumstances.

Learn more about investing your wealth or speak to a financial adviser.


Help manage your debt by understanding the amount and what it’s costing you

Laying all your cards out on the table can be extremely confronting, especially if you’ve never done it before. But as harsh as it may be, this is a critical step to seeing the bigger picture of your financial situation.

Being aware of the total amount you owe enables you to forecast future payments and potentially allocate some of your income to help pay off these debts. Making at least the minimum payment required each month will also help you avoid any additional interest and charges.

Consider how much it’s costing you

It’s important to understand how much your debt is costing you too. A higher interest rate will require more money to repay the loan so you may want to consider paying it off faster or look into other loan options.

  1. Seek professional support to help manage your debt 

    Managing your finances is not something that comes easily to most people.Sometimes speaking to a professional can help put your mind at ease. They’ll be able to help you assess your situation and provide you with a manageable repayment plan which may see you pay off your debt faster.

  2. Help manage your debt by knowing what you earn versus spend 

    One strategy that may help to remove or reduce your debt is finding ways to free up the money you already have available.Staying on top of what you earn versus what you spend will provide a clearer picture of what you’re spending your income on. You may then be able to identify ways to cut down on expenses and allocate any additional income you save to help pay off your debts.

  3. Help manage your debt by setting priorities 

    Depending on what type and how much debt you have, one option may be to prioritise repaying debts with the highest interest rate first, given these will be costing you the most to keep them around longer. However, another approach you may prefer is to pay off your smallest debt first. This often helps to motivate people by process of elimination so the debt doesn’t seem so cumbersome.

  4. Consider balancing debt repayments with saving 

    While managing your debt may be your key priority, it’s important not to dismiss other financial goals like saving for your future.Making additional contributions to your super is a great way to save for retirement while you’re working, and may still be achievable even if you’re paying off high interest loans. Speaking to a financial adviser may help you determine whether this is suitable for you and the best approach for doing this.

Bottom line: managing your debt is really about taking control of your financial situation by implementing strategies that will make your money work for you.

SOURCE: https://www.mlc.com.au/personal/blog/2020/02/4_strategies_to_help

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