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It’s a situation that no one wants to find themselves in, but unfortunately some of us do. Your bills keep coming but you don’t have the money to pay them. When this happens, there are two ways to deal with it. All too often, people choose to bury their head in the sand and pretend like it’s not happening. This only makes the problem get increasingly worse over time. The other way to deal with it is to face it head on, but this is easier said than done.

Here are some suggestions for dealing with it correctly.

1) Make a list- The first thing you need to do is make a list of all of the bills you must pay. For example, your list may include a mortgage, car payment, college loans, insurance and credit cards. For each of these payments, find someone to contact. The fact that you took initiative will usually result in a positive reaction from lenders. Be sure to get their name so that you can contact the same person each time. Also, if an agreement is reached, make sure you get it in writing. If you are unable to reach the same person later, you will need proof that you had an arrangement with them.

2) Be wary of quick solutions- The fact is that debt is a big problem, and it is not going to be solved quickly. If someone advertises a solution that seems too good to be true, it probably is. One example of this is debt consolidation loans. The keyword here is loan. It will get rid of your problem for awhile, but in the long run it is just going to be yet another
loan you need to pay off. Use this solution with caution. Another thing to watch out for is debt doctors. These are companies or individuals who claim to have the ability to erase your credit record for a fee. This isn’t actually possible, however, and they are just scamming you for your
money.

3) Keep the rest of your life in check- If your finances are falling apart, don’t let the rest of your life fall apart with it. Depression will cause inaction and inaction will cause more debt. Try to keep your life as under control as possible. Simple ways to do this are to make sure you get enough sleep at night, and eat a healthy amount of nutritious food each day.

Credit to Sherry L Harris