During a crisis, every decision can feel overwhelming.
But the decisions you make during a traumatic event could leave you dealing with long-term financial consequences.
At that point, even my few thousand dollars in credit card debt seemed overwhelming.
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Were I to do it again, Id do it differently, she said.
Its not the time to panic.
Itisthe time to budget.
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Negotiate Medical Bills
An emergency medical situation can be overwhelming, confusing and exhausting not to mention financially draining.
And almost all of them will accept less than the full amount owed but you have to ask.
Unlike credit card debt or medical debt, debt from federal student loans can follow you until death.
That break can come in the form of anincome-driven repayment planthat reduces your student loan payments.
And surviving a hardship with less debt will make the next crisis that much easier to weather.
Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a staff writer/editor at The Penny Hoarder.
Readher bio and other work here, then catch her on Twitter @TiffanyWendeln.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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