Our nation’s debt is staggering – over $13 trillion and counting – but the level of consumer debt is just as concerning, and is rising each day due to foreclosures, job loss and unexpected expenses. In fact, each American citizen’s share of the national debt is over $42,000 – and that’s on top of the personal debt they’ve already accrued.
States also have their own debt. According to data collected in the 2008 census, Massachusetts, Alaska and Rhode Island topped the list of most debt-ridden states, based on debt per capita. The three states with the least amount of debt are Tennessee, Georgia and Texas – but today’s numbers reflect that California is the most debt-ridden state, with more than $29 trillion in debt.
Totaling your personal debt – through credit cards, mortgages and other loans – can seem overwhelming. However, there are many ways for getting out of the red, and into the black.
Whether it’s credit counseling, debt settlement or bankruptcy, there are alternatives to living a life filled with calls from collectors. Seek help from a debt relief professional, and do what you can to take control of your finances. It may take a while – months, even years – but the accomplishment of living a debt-free life, or at least one where finances are controlled and budgets are adhered to, is well worth the effort.
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