Groupe Serpone Offers Well-Informed, Sound Advice

With the evolution of technology and the emergence of new means of consumption (credit cards and online shopping, for example), our consumer habits have changed. We focus more on the immediate acquisition of goods while creating artificial needs for ourselves. Traditional shopping at the store is becoming a thing of the past. With so many ways to spend our money so fast, we have to be very careful and practice discipline to resist temptation.

How to Prevent Excessive Debt

Over-consumption leads to over-indebtedness. Below are some things you should do to avoid getting into this predicament. Our experts have put together these tips to help you avoid the pitfalls of consumption, and keep your debt under control. See our tips on avoiding debt below.

Debt Prevention Tips

• Pay in cash
• Use only one credit card
• Make your payments by the due date
• Avoid impulse buying
• If possible, sleep on it before you buy anything, to make sure you really need it
• Avoid buying anything from telephone or door-to-door salespeople
• Buy used goods rather than new ones to save money
• Borrow items from family members or friends to save on some expenses
• Analyze all the obligations contained in a contract before signing it
• Calculate how long you will have to work to pay for a purchase
• Monitor the status of your personal finances
• Analyze your spending habits so you can make the appropriate resolutions
• Prepare a budget and record all your income and all your expenses
• Prepare a balance sheet and analyze your financial situation each year

Implementing these tips can help you restore some balance to your budget if you are having debt problems. However, nothing can replace a free consultation with a qualified member of our team.