4.    Identify Ways to Avoid or Correct Credit Problems

c.    List Possible Actions a Consumer Could Take In Response to Excessive Debt
 

If you find yourself showing indicators of debt trouble as discussed in the previous sections, there are many things you can do. Even if you aren’t in debt trouble, but you are having trouble saving for something you want, the following information might be helpful. Check the following tables to identify your present circumstances in regard to debt.

Select the statement that describes your situation .




Assuming you could use some help, look at the following list. For each item, choose the priority order in which you will do it (1, 2, 3, etc). If you don’t plan to do an activity, skip it.  After you complete the list, bookmark this page and reference it as you work your way out of debt.