Thoughts on Becoming Debt Free

It appears that perhaps the winds of change are blowing and consumers in the United States are finally being responsible and striving, to become debt free. Perhaps its just a symptom of the economic times and it a won't last or perhaps it something more lasting.

We have passed though entire decades were the cal of shop til you drop was in vogue.
Now it appears, that either by necessity or a new perspective more and more are seeking debt reduction and debt advice. It could be that we maxed our credit cards out and credit card companies are not giving more credit or simply waking up to the fact that paying 30% interest on our cards is not the smartest thing.

Those that have become unemployed are forcefully looking for debt advice that includes credit card settlement, debt reduction plans and debt consolidation. With families income reduced substantially it become a matter of survival and credit card payments have taken a backseat to basic necessities. The purchases are now for food and necessary clothing and other things that were bought because of whim or passing desire is now not even debated.

Will this change of newfound consciousness about debt and frugality last. Or will it only last only until the economic horizon looks better and we once again return to our old ways of buy just because we want to buy it.

I want to be optimistic and believe that we have learned from our previous actions and will not return to our old ways. Too many have become debt free and enjoy the benefits and reduction in stress. Many realize that they could do without many of the things they purchased before and their lives are if not the same significantly better.


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