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 It is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money.?
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 Is $8.00 $23000 a year?
PLESE HELP and sho me how to calculate how i can

know /.... 23000 a year how much is it hourly ????

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 What are ways to make money online?
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 Banks Are the worst? What would you do?
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 How to become billionare?
How to become billionare ??
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 How can a 15 year old teen guy make money and save money? (good stratagies or tips?)?
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 How can a 12 year old girl run a daycare?
Cuz I took training and stuff so I know wut to do in case of any emergencies....


 How can i make quick money due to an unplanned financial emergency. say like $200? !!!???
my landlord needs the rent and deposit for my new duplex a week sooner than he said he would and i don't get a full weeks pay until next week??? Anybody have any honestly HELPFUL ideas??? Some ...


 How can I earn money online?
After this summer, I can no longer work because of school. I don't have anything worthy to sell so I'm crossing Ebay. I have no talent in any sort of art and crafts, so crossing out selling ...


 Is there any real work at home jobs, that really pay?
I have a day time job but I need to make some extra cash to put myself through school. any ideas?
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my husband and I just bought a house, and we both work 40+ ,and ...


 What would you do if you won a billion dollars?
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 How do i make money fast and alot of it?
Whats my options im in au not alot of certificates but willing to work hard, what can i do here?...


 MONEY HELP pLEASE?
ok i need to earn like twenty to thirty dollars by tomorrow morning what can i do, my mom says we dont need to clean the house what should i do?????????...


 Do you think that Millionaires bother to get mini-statements from the ATM?
when they withdraw money. Also would it really have on the statement that they have for example, £50,000,000 or whatever!...


 I dropped my $100 dollar bill into the toilet bow on top of the feces??
Pick it back up or should flush the toilet? I had diarrehea
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 How can i make Money money and fast PUMP you ideas here so we can all make money yesssssssss?
really need to make money ANY IDEAS ????
Tell me how how how ...


 What's a car to you, an asset or a liability?
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 Would you pay money for this?
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 Can my sister put her cheque in my bank?
My sister does not have a bank account so i said i will try deposit in myne and give her the money
she has a different surname to me , i bank with hsbc and halifax
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 What is the easiest way to make money through internet?
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Jonathan P
Bad credit. Is it better to pay off several small accounts or larger ones?

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All is old debt, mostly in collection. Also pay off revolving accounts or more current accounts?
                     
 




achrimsdale
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Pay off the ones charging the highest rate of interest, because they are the ones costing you most money



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MissyOz
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I think it is better to pay off accounts that incur interest first - the longer these accounts are unpaid - the more money you will pay in interest - then in the mean time pay a small amount on remaining accounts, once the accounts are paid that incur interest - then focus on paying a larger sum on one account - remembering to pay a small amount on each remaining account - that way - keeping everyone happy


atl_ace1
All of the answers above are correct. But the answer really depends on what your goals. There are many different ways to answer your question.

If your goal is to get out of debt quicker, a personal financial planner would advise you to pay off your higher interest accounts since these are costing your more money over time.

If your goal is to eliminate some of your monthly bills, then you should pay off the account that is billing you more per month. For instance, if you can eliminate your car payment, then you will free up $300 - $700 per month.

If your goal is to improve your credit, it is better to pay off the following in the following order:1) tax liens or judgements, 2) collection accounts, 3) any account late or past due 4) credit card accounts, and 5) installment accounts.

Credit scores deduct points according to your delinquencies, debt levels, and ratios of balance to credit limit. So if you can first reduce or eliminate any defaulted accounts and then reduce or debt to credit limit ratio, then your credit will improve.

However, it is not a good idea to pay off one account and become delinquent in another. Because although you will decrease your debt to credit limit ratio, you will incur a delinquency status which will bring down your credit score.

So the answer to your question will depend on what your financial goals are.


Traveler
Probably not a great idea to "pay off" any of them. Try to make a payment on each account that is larger than your minimal payment. And if you have a large sum of money try to clear the accounts with the highest interest rates. With this good Faith payment done, talk to the various account managers and let them know that your financial status has changed and you will be making your payments on time, If these accounts are credit cards... You should also ask for reductions in your interest payments. Explain politely that you are trying to straighten things out and a little help from their end would be appreciated. Can't hurt to ask and it has worked for me in the past. If worse comes to worse you can cancel the cards and work out a payment schedule with them Also...
You do have to ask yourself if you are ever going to break free of your bad credit and be able to get back to zero some time in the future. There is a point of diminishing returns where it just isn't feasible to regain your good credit status.
Bankruptcy is an option but I am not suggesting that you do this. I don't have enough information. There are credit councilors out there that work for free. Get some help if things are grim.


mphsblue
Your question is about CREDIT, not interest. Everyone keeps answering the wrong question. As far as your credit is concerned, get all credit card balances below 30%. Your credit score will take an immediate shot in the arm. You can try to dispute the collections, although they are harder to remove than most. Best to negotiate witth the agency and agree to pay them only a percentage of the total amount - and ONLY if they agree in writing to remove the account from your credit record.
Good Luck


teresathegreat
Pay off the highest interest rates first, or look into consolidating your debts by calling the American Consumer Counseling Center - unlike a lot of those "debt solution" places, this is a non-profit and won't take your money.
American Consumer Counseling Center
http://www.consumercredit.com/ or 1-800-769-3571

Also, get down to your lcoal library tonight and start checking out personal finance books - they can be wonderfully empowering and inspiring, and many are written in simple English.
-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Personal Finance in your 20s and 30s
-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money
-any David Bach or Suzy Orman books


Deborah K
Best to pay off your highest interest cards with the least amount on them first.


Angie
Pay off the highest interest rates first.


Scott C
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If you are trying to improve your credit each one of them counts against you. It is hard to say without knowing more, but if you can catch any up and keep them active, that will help your rating more than paying off one big one. If you are just trying to get out of debt, yes the higher interest rate ones cost you more money, but you need to develop some momentum. Knock off a couple of the small ones and build on that success.


roy_glen2003
Pay off the ones that charge the most interest, and pay as much as you can on ones with smaller interest.


purpleflower
It is better to pay off several small ones first and here's why- 1)it eliminates the overwhelming feeling of so many bills coming in, and
2) it gives you a feeling of victory- that you can succeed at paying your debts off

My advice would be to start with a high interest rate smaller loan, pay off the rest of the small loans, and then work on any bigger ones you have, starting with the one that is the highest interest rate.


SDS
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Stop spending more than you earn. Then pay off the smallest loan you have. When it is paid off, roll that money into the next largest one. When thats done roll it into the next largest one. Pretty soon you will have only one loan. Pay it off with everything you have left. Resist the urge to go on a long vacation.


The Unicorn Revolt
Several small ones. that way it makes it look like your cleaning it up.


Sigi H
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If you are really stuck - declare bankruptcy. You may never get out of debt. The compounding interests will skin you alive - never mind the principals. My EX gf has done it twice in five years..... due to excessive drinking and gambling. This time it costs her C$5500 to wipe everything clean.

Most important - NEVER spend more than you earn!!! It is your fault, shortsightedness.


Sam
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smaller accounts cuz it will look better...plus it will take longer to get one big one off whereas you could have already gotten a few by that time...dunno good q


ruca80
if the accounts are already in collection, it really doesn't matter, as it still shows "collection account" on your credit report. To get them addressed sooner than later, pay the small ones down first and then start working on the bigger accounts. Either way, it will take some time for your credit to improve. If you have accounts that are not in collection, bring your balance-to-limit ratios below 50% however you can. If that means paying the bigger ones down first or the smaller accounts.


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