$50,000 Worth of Debt Can Be Erased in 3 Years! Here’s How
By Jose Resurreccion
Jul 06, 2024 07:30 AM EDT
Jul 06, 2024 07:30 AM EDT
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Americans would always have headaches when it comes to debt. Experian suggested that the average debt is $23,317 in non-mortgage consumer debt.
LendingTree previously released an analysis saying that Generation X owes the most household debt, specifically in credit cards, car loans, student debt, and personal loans.
However, there are households or individuals who might have double the average debt, which is roughly $50,000.
But this should not be the end of the world for those with that high debt, as there are ways to eliminate it in a few years.
However, to achieve this, GoBankingRates provided eight steps for dealing with debt in three years using the methods suggested by eMerchant Authority finance advisor Emma Davidson.
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InsuranceProviders.com finance expert Melanie Musson said that people who have accumulated $50,000 worth of debt could evenly split it to almost $17,000 a year, or over $1,000 per month.
However, to achieve this using the mentioned steps, Musson said that compromises should be made, especially in budgeting and lifestyle.
She primarily suggested downsizing one's living space or having a roommate to split the bill with, especially in an apartment-renting setup.
It is also a good idea to either sell one's car and buy a cheaper one or learn to commute to help stem expenses further.
Regarding interest, Davidson added that high-interest loans should be consolidated into more affordable, fixed-rate loans that are easier to pay.
MarketWatch recently provided a few more tips on dealing with household debt, such as asking for financial advice and discussing options to tackle debt.
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