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It has become a catalyst for overspending that has consumers running to banks and other lenders looking for ways to finance their purchases.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tThe desire to \u201ckeep up with the Jones\u2019s\u201d has become more than a social status issue for many people.<\/p>\n
Also, it is effortless to get caught up in a holiday season.<\/p>\n
It has become a catalyst for overspending that has consumers running to banks and other lenders looking for ways to finance their purchases.<\/p>\n
This issue also has countless consumers loaded up with credit card debt so steep it may take them a lifetime to get out of it.Give your financial literacy a good double-check, and if you are not already practicing the following financial practices, now is a great time to start today:<\/p>\n
Pay bills on time and balance your cheque book each month. You can\u2019t know how much you can afford to spend if you don\u2019t know how much you currently have to spend.<\/p>\n
Stop buying on impulse. If you want something, rather than charging it on your credit card and paying interest, save for the next few month and buy it when you have the money.
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Always pay more than your minimum balance on credit cards: Get rid of them as soon as possible. You will save money on interest and have more to save for the future.<\/p>\n
Vow to maintain only \u201cgood\u201d debt. This is the type of debt that will increase your net worth: A mortgage on an affordable home, a car loan, or college debt. These will either improve your creditworthiness or make you more employable, so you can earn more and keep debt to a minimum.<\/p>\n
Always include some savings in your budget. Many short-sighted people are unable to see their needs after retirement and don\u2019t save. This results in financial difficulty during their declining years.<\/p>\n
Find out what you don\u2019t know about finances\u2014and learn it. Despite the flood of information on financial management, people don\u2019t take the time to learn.<\/p>\n
Finally, in order to put a stop to this financial madness keep in mind, the media pull for spending and don\u2019t be drawn into the hype. By being savvy shoppers and savers, the overspending and debt can stop.<\/p>\n
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The desire to \u201ckeep up with the Jones\u2019s\u201d has become more than a social status issue for many people. Also, it is effortless to get caught up in a holiday season. It has become a catalyst for overspending that has consumers running to banks and other lenders looking for ways to finance their purchases. This … <\/p>\n