{"id":3550,"date":"2021-09-03T09:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T14:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/?p=3550"},"modified":"2024-05-08T15:00:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T20:00:16","slug":"the-cheapest-ways-to-get-out-of-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/the-cheapest-ways-to-get-out-of-debt\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cheapest Ways to Get Out of Debt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most people in debt share a common goal: to pay it off quickly and save as much money as possible. No one wants to spend more than they have to. Fortunately, there are many different ways to get out of debt faster and for less money. Consider six of the cheapest ways to get out of debt and find the solution that is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Debt So Expensive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is compound interest. Consider this example: <strong>If you want to take out a loan for the price of two, simply borrow at a 12% interest rate, and pay it off as scheduled.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a terrifying thought, but it\u2019s incredibly common. Compound interest causes debt to double and sometimes even triple or quadruple due to a mathematical reality called the rule of 72.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Rule of 72?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedollarstretcher.com\/personal-finance\/rule-of-72-or-how-to-easily-double-debt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rule of 72<\/a> is a mathematical shortcut created by Albert Einstein. It calculates how long it takes for an amount to double when compound interest is applied. It\u2019s not exact, but it\u2019s not more than half a year off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How it works: Divide 72 by your interest rate and determine how long it would take for the loan or investment amount to double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1% takes 72 years to double<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5% takes about 15 years to double<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% takes 7.2 years to double<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20% takes 3.6 years to double<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>36% doubles in just two years&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your debt from doubling or worse, the solution is to pay more, more often. The formula also demonstrates the importance of getting a lower interest rate and why paying debt slowly is so expensive. By following some combination of techniques in this list, you can save money on your debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 Of The Cheapest Ways to Get Out of Debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By dividing your monthly obligation bi-weekly, or weekly payments, you can effectively cut your interest rate and get out of debt faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"often\">1. Pay On Your Debt More Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reduce your overall interest charges for credit card accounts that carry a balance month to month by making multiple small, frequent payments. It helps because, in many cases, interest accrues based on your average daily balance during the billing period. The lower you can keep the balance day by day, the less interest you pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For loans, this only works if your loan doesn\u2019t have a static monthly payment term. It won\u2019t be helpful if your loan is amortized on a specific date regardless of when you paid. So make sure you check with your loan provider and enroll in a bi-weekly repayment plan if necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minimum-payment\">2. Pay More Than the Minimum Payment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interest can cause debt to grow over time, and most minimum payments are too low to keep up. For example, if your credit card has an interest rate of 23% and the minimum payment is 3%, that means that most of your monthly payment is paying off interest charges rather than lowering your principal balance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By paying more than the minimum payment, you can lower your balance faster and pay much less over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windfalls\">3. Put Windfalls Toward Your Debt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A windfall is a sizable, sometimes unexpected financial gain. Unexpected windfalls might include inheritances, prize winnings, and gifts. You may also have an anticipated windfall from a tax return, large sale, investments returns, or job bonus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have extra money on hand from a windfall, using the money to pay down debt can help save you money long term. You can use the money to lower your principal balance faster and ultimately save on interest payments over the life of the debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avalanche\">4. Pay Down Your Most Expensive Debts First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your most expensive debts have the highest interest rates. One debt-repayment strategy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/debt-repayment-methods-snowball-vs-avalanche\/\">Avalanche method<\/a>, advises that you pay off the debt by interest rate, starting with the highest first and working your way down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get out of debt with this approach, you\u2019ll need to regularly pay more than the minimum payment. You\u2019ll also need to continue making minimum payments on your other debts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consolidate\">5. Consolidate Your Debt at a Lower Interest Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If changing the amount and frequency of what you are paying on your debts isn\u2019t making a big enough dent, it might be time to restructure your debt. You can do this by applying for a new loan with a lower interest than you currently pay.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the strategy to consolidate multiple debts which have different interest rates. It also helps by simplifying repayment. Instead of paying multiple debts with varying interest rates every month, your debt is consolidated into one with a new interest rate and one monthly payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you pay a lower interest rate, the savings add up quickly. You\u2019ll save even more if you pay more than the minimum amount on the new loan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pay-off\">6. Pay Off Your Debt For Less Than You Owe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other debt repayment methods rely on your ability to pay more, more often. Or to qualify for a better interest rate so you can restructure your debt. If you are already struggling with debt, these options may not be best for you. Debt consolidation is an alternative that helps you combine payments and follow a plan to get out of debt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debt consolidation options help neutralize the impact of compound interest and lower monthly payments on a fixed repayment schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people in debt share a common goal: to pay it off quickly and save as much money as possible. No one wants to spend more than they have to. Fortunately, there are many different ways to get out of debt faster and for less money. 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