{"id":16826,"date":"2021-12-14T11:23:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T17:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=16826"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:19:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T18:19:47","slug":"how-to-get-out-of-credit-card-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/how-to-get-out-of-credit-card-debt.html","title":{"rendered":"How to get out of credit card debt in 3 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1511\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/man-looking-at-credit-card-using-laptop.png\" alt=\"Man looking at credit card\" class=\"wp-image-16824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/man-looking-at-credit-card-using-laptop.png 1511w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/man-looking-at-credit-card-using-laptop-1100x364.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/man-looking-at-credit-card-using-laptop-768x254.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>See Lexington Law\u2019s editorial disclosure for more information.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"quick-answer\">\n<h2>You can get out of credit card debt by taking stock of your debt, finding your preferred payment strategy, creating a budget and sticking to it.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting out of credit card debt can be difficult, but there are steps you can take that will help, such as finding your preferred payment strategy and creating a budget. Depending on the size of your debt, this process can take some time, so it is important to be patient. Remember that credit card debt is common, but with careful planning, many people are able to free themselves from debt entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about how to get out of credit card debt by following three simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q08qeOsiJPc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-take-stock-of-your-debt\">Step 1: Take stock of your debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before creating a debt repayment plan, take stock of your debt first. If you have other debts aside from your credit card, remember to take them into account as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to do when evaluating your debt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Determine your credit card balances. <\/strong>Figure out your balances for each of your credit cards and list them out from highest to lowest.<\/li><li><strong>Figure out your interest rates. <\/strong>Just like with your balances, figure out the interest rate for each credit card and list them from highest to lowest.<\/li><li><strong>Compare your debt, income and other expenses. <\/strong>Determine how much you owe in debt, along with any other necessary expenses.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing and fully understanding your current financial situation is critical in making the right decision when it comes to your credit card debt. Prioritizing paying off certain accounts over others will have different benefits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After following the steps above, you\u2019ll have all of the financial information you need to guide your decision-making. It may be shocking to see the total amount of your debts and expenses, and it can be overwhelming. Remember that no matter how much debt you have, if you invest time and energy into making a feasible repayment plan, you\u2019re setting yourself up for success moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a grasp on your finances, you\u2019re ready to take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-find-your-preferred-payment-strategy\">Step 2: Find your preferred payment strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Three of the most common strategies for repaying your credit card debt are the snowball, avalanche and blizzard methods. Automating your payments can also help. Each of these methods has its own pros and cons, and will benefit people in different situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/payment-strategies-explained.png\" alt=\"Debt payment strategies overview\" class=\"wp-image-16825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/payment-strategies-explained.png 1501w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/payment-strategies-explained-1100x841.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/payment-strategies-explained-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snowball<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the snowball method, you pay off your accounts with the smallest balances first, working up to the ones with the highest. Always make the minimum monthly payment for each account, but use any remaining money on the card with the lowest balance. Once that card is paid off, put your extra money toward the card with the next lowest balance, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method can be emotionally rewarding, but it won\u2019t save you as much money as others in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Decreases your number of open accounts faster<\/li><li>Is emotionally rewarding, as you can see progress quicker<\/li><li>Can be easier to stick to<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Does not save you as much money over time as other methods<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avalanche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The avalanche method involves paying off debts with the highest interest rates first. Every month, make minimum payments on each of your accounts, except the one with the highest interest rate. With this account, pay the minimum <em>plus<\/em> any extra you can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The avalanche method can save you a lot of money in the long run by reducing your interest charges, but it can be challenging to stick to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Saves you more money in the long run by reducing interest charges<\/li><li>Can help pay off other debts faster with money saved from interest charges<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Can be more difficult to follow<\/li><li>Makes it harder to see your progress<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blizzard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The blizzard method can be seen as a combination of the snowball and avalanche methods: Pay off your smallest debt first to get the emotional and psychological benefits of the snowball method, then switch to paying off your account with the highest interest rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blizzard method will give you the best of both worlds and more freedom in your financial decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Offers the advantages of both the snowball and avalanche methods<\/li><li>Is emotionally rewarding and can save you more money than the snowball method<\/li><li>Offers more freedom in choosing what debts to pay off<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Still does not save you as much money as the avalanche method alone<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automating your debt payment can make the process much easier. Fortunately, there are many different websites, apps and services that can help you automate your payments. These tools can connect to your bank accounts, credit cards, loans and much more. You can also automate your credit card payments for free with automatic bill pay features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation can give you the peace of mind that other methods can\u2019t, as long as you can consistently afford your monthly payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stops you from forgetting any payments<\/li><li>Gives you less to worry about when it comes to your bills and payments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Makes it easier to lose track of progress and your debt repayment goals<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with the strategies above, you might want to consider using a balance transfer card with a zero percent introductory APR. These cards let you transfer debt from one account to another, and moving debt from a high-interest account to one with zero percent APR can save you a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Create a budget and stick to the plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve chosen your payment strategy, you\u2019re ready to create a budget. This budget will help you track and plan out your spending, making it easier for you to get out of credit card debt. When it comes to any financial plan, budgeting is key. Here are a few steps you can take when figuring out your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/components-of-a-budget.png\" alt=\"Components of a budget\" class=\"wp-image-16823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/components-of-a-budget.png 1501w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/components-of-a-budget-1100x841.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/components-of-a-budget-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Calculate income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How much income can you rely on every month? How much is left after taxes? These are important questions to ask yourself when crafting your budget. Include all forms of income, even outside sources of income that are not related to your job.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some sources of income you may include:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Income from work<\/li><li>Gifts from family and friends<\/li><li>Tax refunds<\/li><li>Savings interest<\/li><li>Stock dividends<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Determine required expenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down a list of all the expenses you have for the month\u2014anything from house and car payments to grocery bills and insurance. Use&nbsp; bank statements, credit card bills, receipts and anything else you can to track your expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some typical expenses that you should include are:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Mortgage or rent payments<\/li><li>Insurance payments<\/li><li>Car payments<\/li><li>Utility bills<\/li><li>Grocery bills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Create a payoff strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve calculated your income and determined your required expenses, you\u2019re ready for your payoff strategy. You can either make the minimum payment each month, pay more than the minimum or use a balance transfer card. Following one of the payment strategies above will make creating your payoff strategy easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve created your budget, it\u2019s important to stick to your payoff strategy. Make sure that your plans, goals and timeline are realistic. Track your progress and remember to hold yourself accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automated payments can help you make your payments on time, and removing your credit cards from any online stores will help you avoid unnecessary purchases that can further increase your debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have mounting credit card debt and you don\u2019t know where to turn, the credit repair consultants at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lexington Law Firm<\/a> are seasoned and knowledgeable with the credit repair process and could assist you in repairing your credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"responsive-youtube\"><iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jpgkQ9hRhZ4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> Articles have only been reviewed by the indicated attorney, not written by them. 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