Part of being a postconsumer is working towards the ideal of living within our means and living debt free. If you ask around, there aren’t very many people who wouldn’t say that their end goal is to simply live debt free. The average American has about eight thousand dollars worth of credit card debt. That’s a big chunk of salary for many people! Unfortunately, however, like any movement that’s become popular, there are now people out there who would take advantage of the desire for people to live debt free.

Search the web for “Live Debt Free.” You’ll find some good advice. You’ll also find lots and lots of advertisements for debt consolidation and reduction services so that you can reduce your debt. And then you’ll find lots of advertisements for lawyers who want to help you claim bankruptcy. These are options, certainly, if you have debt and need to reduce it. But go into these situations aware. Do research about the debt consolidation agency that you might choose. If you’re considering bankruptcy, talk to multiple lawyers. Most importantly, talk to somebody at your bank to get advice on what the best options are for you. Why is this? Because when you search the web for “live debt free” and you get delivered all of those ads, those are people who are trying to gain a profit from your debt situation. A bankruptcy lawyer only makes money if you file for bankruptcy. A debt consolidation firm is making money from collecting your money and other avenues.
Part of learning to live debt free is learning to be a responsible consumer, and that counts as well when you’re looking to select somebody to help you get out of debt!
Of course, if the internet were perfect, searching the term “live debt free” would lead you to great information about how to change your consuming habits, learn to live with less and learn to find satisfaction in enough! We’re working on our SEO, don’t worry! In the meantime, however, consider the Get Satisfied Interactive Handbook to get you on the right path to finding the satisfaction of enough. Be careful out there if you’re looking to get out of debt!