In Canada, the average consumer is approximately $23,760 in debt. While some consumers are great at managing it, others may have a difficult time due to poor financial literacy, low income, job loss or other reasons such as financial emergencies. Sometimes it’s easy to notice when your debt has gotten out of hand, but other times it can sneak up on you. With the convenience of credit cards and the plethora of credit options available, spending is made easy and debt accumulation even easier.
If you have one or more of these debt warning signs, you may need to seek professional help immediately.
Does your debt continue to increase despite regular payments? This can happen when you continue to rely on different credit products such as a credit card or a line of credit for everyday purchases or when you use a cash advance to pay off your other debts.
While you may avoid any late fees, your balance stays the same and you end up accruing interest on top of interest.
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If one or more of your credit cards are maxed out, that is a sign you’re struggling to manage your debt. Moreover, if you’ve been relying on payday loans and other high-interest credit products to keep up with your bills, you need to seek help immediately.
If your debt payments have depleted your savings and continue to prevent you from putting money aside every month, that’s a serious sign that you need to seek the help of a professional.
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Debt consolidation is one of the most common ways to reduce your debt burden. However, if you’ve been rejected for a debt consolidation loan because your debt is too high, that could be a sign your debt is out of control.
If you have these debt warning signs, then seek help immediately. We recommend you speak with a debt specialist to consider your options. These specialists can evaluate your debt load, assess your finances, and provide you with the right debt relief solution to help you get back on the right track.
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Priyanka Correia is a Marketing Coordinator and personal finance expert at Loans Canada. Priyanka completed her Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Concordia University and has published work that has been mentioned in various news media. She is passionate about money management and educating Canadian consumers about how to take control of their financial lives.
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