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Finical Crisis Point – How to Deal with a Financial Crisis

June 16, 2017 by Christopher

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Unfortunately, many of us will experience a financial crisis point in our lives. It could be that we can’t pay our bills and that we are in danger of getting the electric cut off.

Or it could be that we are in urgent need or medical or dental care, but we just haven’t got the funds to pay for it, despite the pain.

However the crisis manifests itself, one thing is for certain, it can cause a lot of stress and upset.

But we can choose to find the simplest and calmest way out when we experience a financial crisis. Read on to find out how.

 

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

This is something that should only ever be used in the short term for an immediate financial crisis. But it is possible to stay afloat financially for a little while by robbing Peter to Paul.

What that means is that you move some of your finances around, so you have enough to pay the most urgent bill. Usually its money from another bill you will need to pay later in the month.

This solves your problem for the moment because your first bill is paid. But of course, you will still need to find the funds for the second one.

However, the time that you have bought yourself may be enough to allow you to earn some extra money, or have some money that you are owned come in.

Just remember to use this method with caution, else you can end up in a never-ending cycle of moving money around, but still always having debts.

 

Sell Up

Next, when you are experiencing a financial crisis, it can sometimes help to sell some items that are of value.

Of course, you need to consider carefully whether you will need these things, or what they have important sentimental value. If this is the case, then it may be better to take them to a pawn shop. A there you can get a loan against them and buy them back at a later date.

Obviously, you do end up paying a fee for this. But it is a way of bailing yourself out of urgent financial problems and keeping your treasured possessions.

 

Loans

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Another option when you need money quickly is to consider getting a loan. There are many types of loan out there, and you will have to decide which one will be best for you in your particular situation.

Usually, when you need money quickly, a cash loan is a good option. You can get some useful cash advance information, by clicking the link.

These services are particularly helpful because you can get approved fast and you don’t have to wait around for ages with debtors at your door.

However, you can consider a bank loan as well. Although it’s likely that this will take a little longer, and will entail an interview with a representative of the bank to assess your situation.

 

Contact Your Debt Provider

Lastly, if you find yourself in any crisis, it can be very helpful to contact the company that is providing your loan, debt, or service.

Talking to their payment department, you may be able to explain your situation and agree on a payment plan that splits the cost of what you owe down into more manageable chunks.

So what are you doing to prepare your finance in the eveny you have a financial crisis?  Share your comments below and share your story.

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Chris is a personal finance blogger with Stumble Forward helping people avoid life's financial mistakes and live a higher quality financial life.

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Hi, my name is Chris! I’m a personal finance and small business nerd.  Check out my blog where I share all of my favorite tips about saving money to running a small business.

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