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Why Higher Card Rates Make Credit Card Debt Reduction a Priority

Credit card debt reduction has taken on added importance lately. The reason? The average rates paid on credit cards has been edging upward since the beginning of this year. What does this mean for credit card borrowers is that there are greater risks. Here, we will explore three of the reasons for upgrading credit card debt reduction to the top of your To-Do list.

The Most Popular Ways to Get Out of Debt

Just as there are literally millions of ways to make a million dollars, there are millions of ways to get out of debt. However, there is a handful of really useful and powerful ways that one can get out of debt effectively (that is, without filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy). We will explore 3 of the best ways to get out of debt here. The first two are cookie-cutter popular, but the last one can really catapult your results.

Increasing Your Personal Savings Rate

When it comes to repaying debt, a lot of people will review their personal savings rate, or PSR. In plain English, your Personal Savings Rate is the amount of income that you do not consume. The average PSR in the United States has hovered around 4% but given the recent economic problems and depressed consumer confidence, that level has recently touched as high as 6%. With an increase to PSR, people are finding they are better able to repay debt and weather future economic crises.

Trading On a Triple Moving Average Crossover

One of the most basic technical signals when it comes to making a determination as to whether to buy or sell a stock or other investment can be found with a Triple Moving Average Crossover. Depending on the direction of the crossover, a buy or sell signal is generated and traders can make their trades accordingly.

Five Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Budgeting

With more and more people taking a greater interest in personal budgeting matters, the following questions and answers were developed to address the most common uncertainties.

Age Old Question: Invest or Pay Off Debt

Ever wonder why so many financial advisors push you to start saving right now, even if you are burdened with insurmountable debt? The answer is simple: Financial advisors are commissioned salespeople. If you don’t buy what they sell (the investments) they don’t get their commission (trailer fees).