Guide for Jobless People to Become Debt-Free
1. You probably have tons of things lying around your room or house that are no longer use but are still in good shape. If you still don't have a job, then selling those unnecessary things will help you pay off those debts of yours. Use that money to pay down the loans that you owe or some late bills that are way past due your deadline. You can even sell your car for a higher price then buy a car that is inexpensive, functional and easier to maintain.
2. The worst thing that people encounter is getting buried deeper under debt because of their debts. They often find themselves borrowing even more money just to get the person asking for their money back to stop calling or asking. The best thing you can do is stop using your credit cards and spend less money. You have to learn how to manage your money well and most importantly, you have to set your wants aside. Avoid unnecessary expenses and buy only the things that you really need. Making changes with your habits will help you get through everyday even without a job (well of course you have to have you savings for this). Avoid borrowing more money because this will get you nowhere.
3. If you really have nothing left, you can make use of assistance programs to help you out. There are tons of assistance programs out there that help out unemployed people. The good thing about this is that the repayment modes are also flexible. Ask your credit about the options that are available for your case. With this program, you will be able to pay back your debts even without enough money on hand.
4. Filing for a bankruptcy should only be a last resort. This will stay on your credit for 10 years and will certainly damage most of your credit and your finances. You won't be able to qualify for loans and you may even lose a lot of your assets, you may end up losing all of your personal items.
Debts can ruin your credit rating and credit report because your missed bills will go directly to your credit history and it will stay there for seven years and you can't get rid of it by paying them off. This will of course affect other future transactions and even your job applications. You may want to get a new job to get all of your debts done, so always take you credit in consideration at all times.