Bad credit can affect many of the opportunities you have in your life, from your ability to purchase a home right down to your ability to rent movies. Today, Americans are finding themselves more in debt than ever, and many do not know how to go about fixing their financial reputations.
Most of the financial woes of Americans and bad credit can be attributed to credit card bills. Many American consumers and their families are being dragged into (or deeper into) financial holes because of their uncontrolled spending on their major credit cards. When it comes time for the credit card debt settlement, they find that they overextended their means and are not able to settle credit card debt. The research on this subject is astounding:
Studies have suggested that on average, an American household will have monthly due balance around $8,000, including both credit cards and student loans. The problem with this accumulated debt is the interest. As the debt sits whiteout getting paid off, the interest accrues and the per month payments go up. Soon enough, many consumers find themselves paying more to the interest on their debts than on any other household expense. Many...