Living debt free is a goal that many of us have, but few of us seem to be able to achieve. Our modern world seems programmed to keep us in debt – credit cards, financing for major purchases, store cards and more keep promising us that we can have what we want now and pay for it later. It is a massive temptation. When we are looking at the signs that say ‘Nothing Down, and no Payments for 12 Months’ we aren’t thinking of the extra cost that is implied in that financing. When we buy everything on credit we can end up paying as much as 3 times the value for the items we purchase. Over a life time this money can really add up. So how do we get out from under the burden of our consumer debt?
The key in lightening the debt burden lies in re-establishing spending priorities that are within your means. The fact is, when you live debt free you will actually have more than enough money to buy the same stuff you buy on credit, the difference is that you cannot necessarily buy with the same sense of immediacy. (more…)
