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3 Lessons from a Leprechaun About Saving, Using Credit Wisely and Being Debt Free<\/h1>\n

By Julie Jaggernath<\/em><\/p>\n

If you could trap a tricky little leprechaun, what would you ask him about being debt free<\/strong>? March 17 is a day when many people wonder what riches or treasures might be waiting for them at the end of the rainbow. While a leprechaun saves <\/strong>his gold and doesn\u2019t need to use credit<\/strong>, what would he tell you about finding your own treasure?\"Save<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0It Doesn\u2019t Matter If Your Credit Card Limits Are High or Low, They Can Still Lead to Debt<\/h2>\n

The first \u201ctreasure\u201d that comes to mind is when people discover the convenience of their first credit card. At first the spending limit seems like an endless supply of free money, but those who fall prey to the temptation of spending<\/a> more than they can afford to pay back, soon discover that their new-found treasure is anything but.<\/p>\n

Regardless if your credit card limit is high or low<\/strong><\/a>, what you spend is still debt. And the more debt you have to repay, the harder it is to find money in your budget to save and get ahead.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Debt Consolidation with a Mortgage Can Use Up Your Home Equity<\/h2>\n

A second \u201ctreasure\u201d that many homeowners discover is the \u201cmiracle\u201d of using their house to pay off their debts with a mortgage debt consolidation<\/strong><\/a> loan. This can either be a second mortgage or the refinancing of the first mortgage to include the debt that\u2019s being consolidated.<\/p>\n

Sometimes it\u2019s worth using carefully built up equity and letting a house lend a hand<\/a>. However, if the debts and maxed out credit cards are due to spending more than you earn, the leprechaun wants you to know that relying on your house as an ATM or to consolidate debt<\/a> can spell trouble down the road when your luck runs out.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Balance Your Personal Budget and Create Your Own Luck<\/h2>\n

The third \u201ctreasure\u201d is little more elusive and can be harder to find. Some folks depend on \u201clady luck,\u201d playing the lottery<\/a> or banking on winning big to balance their personal budget<\/strong><\/a> and plan for the future. Others face unexpected expenses that they just can\u2019t manage.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no time to look for a rainbow when you\u2019re running from one rain cloud to the next. Instead of counting on a lucky streak, create your own and stash your cash. Working towards a balanced budget lets you save and spend according to your priorities and what\u2019s important to you. It also means having what you need when you need it. Kind of like your own pot of gold.<\/p>\n

Leprechauns Might Just Know More About Saving, Using Credit Wisely and Being Debt Free Than We Think!<\/h2>\n

As the leprechaun wisely reveals, the only pot of gold is the one we create for ourselves by saving<\/strong>, using credit <\/strong>wisely and having a plan for being debt<\/strong> free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

While your gold card may seem like a pot of gold, as all clever little leprechauns know, things aren\u2019t always as they seem.<\/p>\n

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