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Have you been avoiding calls lately at home and in the office because of bad credit? Maybe you see yourself in the character of Rebecca Bloomwood from the popular Shopaholic novels. On the surface the famous ‘Girl in the Green Scarf’ is a published financial guru, but secretly she’s a ‘shopaholic’ stuck with miles of debt.

If you are stuck with this problem, it is not the end of the road for you. This article will definitely enlighten you on where to go when looking to repair bad credit.

1. If you are worried about debt, use this awareness to your advantage. List all the present debts you have with corresponding amount and deadline dates. This will help you prioritize which bills to pay first or which are urgent. If you do not know how to do this, a credit repair program can help.

2. Pay the bills and avoid making late payments to avoid a surcharge, which means additional costs. If you already have existing notices for late payments, find a means to pay them as soon as possible in order to start anew.

3. Prioritize needs over wants. Making a critical analysis on your monthly expenses helps you see where the bulk of your money goes. You’ll probably be surprised at how much your bills escalated because of things you don’t really need.

4. Reduce the number of credit cards you have in your wallet. Credit cards give you purchasing power wherever you go with just a swipe. But control and accountability to the credit you spend is a big part of making your credit cards work to your advantage.

5. Aim for realistic credit limits. Write or visit your creditors to adjust your credit limit for your credit cards. This is an instant buffer to your impulsive spending.

6. Always remember to spend within your means. You can never go wrong with this principle. It will keep you away from financial headaches and empty pockets.

7. Never hesitate to ask for moral support and help from your partner or family members to help you control the urge to swipe that card.

8. Start a new hobby that does not entail spending. Explore activities that will enliven your spirit and give you the same ‘high’. Get away from possible triggers to do retail therapy which will just put you into more debt.

9. Change your strategies. Try to become comfortable with the money and credit cards in your wallet. Just because they’re there doesn’t mean you have to spend them or swipe them. Having this frame of mind can lead you to save rather than spend.

10. On this road to deliverance from bad credit, you’ve got to take an active role to make these tips work. If you are willing to free yourself from sleepless nights because of financial accountabilities, now is the right time. Not tomorrow, but today. It’s your decision to make.