Sunday, June 3, 2018

Consumer Debt:


By Abbie

Consumer debt is when purchased items don't rise in price over time with borrowed money, like with a credit card.  Worst case scenario, it can lead you to bankruptcy.  The purchase could be clothing, gadgets or even a vacation.  It is debt, as the name says, that you owe from goods you have purchased.  Payday Loans and credit cards are just two common examples of consumer debt.  Being in debt is not ideal as it can lead to stress and even make it harder for you to make regular payments.
Although consumer debt may sound bad, there are some positives to it, like going in to debt to boost your earning power.  For example, you could take out a car loan so you could travel to a higher paying job.  It's something you need to be responsible about, so don't go around making rash and the worst thing in the world, you just need to be smart.