Debts
Debt: Money owed to others, often for significant expenses like cars, education, or medical needs.
Types of Debt:
- Good Debt: Helps achieve dreams, improves financial prospects, and adds value to life (e.g., investing in education or property).
- Bad Debt: Used for non-essential purchases or items that lose value over time.
Common causes of debt:
- Medical bills
- Divorce
- Job loss
- Student loans
- Car loans
- Mortgages
- Payday, title, or cash loans
- Gambling
Paying Off Debt:
Methods to pay off debt:
- Snowball Method: Focus on paying off the smallest debt first, then move to the next smallest while making minimum payments on other debts.
- High Rate Method: Prioritize debts with the highest interest rates first while making minimum payments on other debts.
Bankruptcy: A situation where a person or company cannot pay back their debts and asks the court for help to resolve the situation.
Causes of bankruptcy:
- Medical expenses
- Job loss
- Divorce
- Failed business