Tips to Effectively Pay Off Your Debts
Outstanding debts can inflict severe dents in even the best retirement plans which have been carefully crafted over a lifetime. Incurring a debt is seemingly unavoidable in the modern age, as a result of both higher cost of living and consumerism. With each passing year, more and more Singaporeans are diving into the debt pool as they struggle to cover their daily expenses and make ends meet. As of Decembe r 2016, the average Singaporean household incurs an estimated $55,000 of debt, which is a 3% increase over 2015. Easily 75% of this household debt stems from unresolved mortgage loans. Some of this unsettled debt may even force retirees to expend their assets to cover their debt rather than passing it on to their beneficiaries. However, there are several ways to effectively settle outstanding debts to ensure it doesn't put a crimp on some of those best retirement plans you've come up with . 1. Establish a Budget and Track It Creating a proper budget is a great way to analys