Top Ten Ways to Find Yourself in Bankruptcy – Debt Consolidation Lauderhill
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10. Not having a plan in case of emergency
A lot of people cut their budgets very close.  If you have you money portioned out precisely for your regular expenditures and you havenâ??t left anything in the budget for emergencies, how will you pay for repairs if your car breaks down? If your house suddenly needs repair? If you have emergency medical bills not covered by your insurance? It is important to make sure you have a plan to cover emergency spending.  If that means cutting things out of your regular budget that may not really be necessary, make sure you do that.
9. Â Spending money on luxury items you donâ??t need
This one should be obvious, but a lot of us violate this simple rule anyway.  When you see a new car, an article of brand-name clothing or piece of electronics equipment, ask yourself a couple of questions.  1) Is there money in my budget for this? And 2) Do I really need this? If itâ??s an impulse buy, odds are first answer is no.  The second answer is probably no in any event.  Think about whether youâ??d rather have the item or financial stability. Â
8. Â Buying extravagant gifts for friends and family
This is basically the same as the previous item on this list. Â The difference is that some people have a problem not with buying things for themselves, but with buying things for others. Â Selflessness is commendable, but it doesnâ??t have to be as expensive as you might be making it. Â Itâ??s not going to do your friends and family any good for you to go bankrupt buying them extravagant birthday presents.
7. Â Letting small expenditures add up
If your money is disappearing every month and you canâ??t figure out where itâ??s going, odds are youâ??re not keeping track of minor expenditures.  Say you take a trip to the grocery store to pick up a gallon of milk for three dollars.  While youâ??re there you pick up some ice cream, maybe a twelve pack of soda.  You spend three dollars on candy for the kids in the checkout line.  Swing through a drive-through on the way home to get some food.  Why not get the large for only a few cents more?  Each of these items individually may not be very significant, but by the time you get home, you may have spent $30-$40 during you trip out for some milk.  If these sound like the kind of expenditures you might make without keeping track, thatâ??s probably where your money is going.
6. Â Not saving money
If despite your best efforts you find yourself owing more money than you expected, it can be a huge relief to realize you have some money saved up that can help gt you out of trouble. Â Try putting a percentage of every paycheck into a savings account you never touch. Â If something you didnâ??t expect rears up and you have to pay a lot of money, you may find that you can take care of it without declaring bankruptcy.
5. Â Not keeping track of your funds
How much money do you currently have in your checking account? How about your savings? What have you put on your credit card in the past week? If you donâ??t know the answer to all three of these questions, youâ??re probably going to wind up overspending.
4. Putting too much on your credit card
Credit card debt is a serious problem in this country. Â One main reason is that people treat them as free money without really planning how they will pay off the money they put on them. Â Another is that people donâ??t think about the interest rate they will have to pay on purchases on their credit card. Â If you are making a purchase on credit that you could pay in cash, it may be better to use cash than to risk interest rates running away from you.
3. Letting late fees build up
Almost everyone is late with a bill from time to time. Â What can really kill you is being late with your bills so often that late fees and surcharges start to build up. Â Before long, the late fees you pay every month may be as large as any of your other bills.
2. Â Ignoring bills
This should be obvious, but some people simply donâ??t take action. Â If you donâ??t pay your creditors, they are within their rights to take collection action against you. Â Most of them, however are willing to be lenient if you will simply talk to them. Â A lot of companies will allow you extensions if you need them as long as you talk to them in time. Â Give it a try.
1. Â Spending more than you earn
Everything else on this list is derived from this one simple rule:Â Know how much you make, and spend less than that. Â Itâ??s sounds simple, but it can fell complicated. Â Once you start keeping track of you earnings and expenses, however, youâ??ll probably be surprised at how easy it becomes.
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