Dont Dig Your Own Pit

If you want to enjoy your life out of spending, enjoy if you have your own resources and money.

But don't enjoy your life by becoming a debtor to somebody.

Of course in the modern world, there are many ways and means, which force you to become a debtor.

Attractive advertisements in the satellite TV force you to become a debtor.

It tempts you to buy the modern amenities at any cost.

Even though you don't have any money or resources it shows you many resources for obtaining credit to buy that product. But you must think thousand times before becoming a debtor.

In today's world credit is the easily available commodity. Numerous companies are waiting to pull you in their trap. They are competing severely to pull you in their trap.

But you must be careful to entangle in that trap.

In spite of this caution if you are prepared to enjoy, then you won't get any pleasure. But you will lose your peace of mind.

Let us discuss about the common desire of everybody. It is natural that every body wants to have their own house. It is a reasonable desire.

But the desire can be attained if you have enough money on your own to buy the house.

If you are an executive working in a company what will you think?

You will get ready to apply for some loan and buy that house.

As such you have decided and applied for a loan.

The loan has also been sanctioned.

Next you will ask the engineer to construct the house with in the sanction of loan.

But the Engineer on seeing the plan will say "Sir, you are constructing house once in your life,

Why such a low budget house, we can increase slightly your plan sir, it won't cost much only some increase in your normal budget, he will tempt you.

By that time you will also have some Himalayan courage, and think why can't we adjust that 10% increase, we can adjust that 10% increase by obtaining loan from our relatives, and you give consent to the engineer's suggestion.

The Engineer begins to build your house. The house is also going to be completed soon and only some finishing work is there.

You ask your engineer 'when can I take possession of the house', sir?

The engineer will politely tell you, Sir, there is a small problem, the problem is due to the increase in the cost of materials, I fear whether it is possible to complete the House what we have already planned.

But you are in the dream that the house should be constructed at any cost.

What you will do. The next thing before you will be some bank balances available in your savings account and the jewels of your wife or your children.

So your savings, jewels will all go from you and fill the cashbox of another businessmen.

Your house becomes ready finally. On seeing the house raised beautifully you will forget where you got the money.

You will forget about the loan you obtained from your company.

You will forget about the loan you obtained from your relatives.

You will forget about the erosion of your savings and jewels.

All these will come to your remembrance only when the company commences their recovery for the loan you obtained.

All these will come to your remembrance only when your relatives need the money they paid.

All these will come to your remembrance when you don't have enough money in your savings account for your urgent requirement.

You can get easy resources to fill up the shortfall, because you are working in a company. Companies are ready to give you credit on the basis of your salary slip.

You are also ready to get credit from another company to fill up the deficit.

Now you are ready to close the small debt pit, and begin to dig another debt pit, which will be deeper than the first pit.

The same deficit pressure mounts after some time. Again you are prepared to obtain loan with some other company.

Now you dig another debt pit, which is more than the size of first and second debt pit.

Like this you will go on digging pit after pit, closing the earlier pit to overcome your deficit.

Finally at one stage when you see the remaining pit, it will look like a deep pit, which will be very difficult to fill it up from any source.

So the ultimate choice before you will be to dispose off the house to fill up the deep pit.

You have also made up your mind to sell the house.

Then you have also made arrangements to dispose off the house.

One buyer came forward to buy the house. Even though the rate offered by him is not as expected by you, you have to get the money and fill it up the debt pit finally remaining before you.

The house was finally sold off and you got the money. But while working out the amount you have to settle to your debtors, you need some more money.

With the proceeds realized out of selling the house, you have settled most of the debt.

So what happened to your dream of having house?

You have lost all your savings, jewels, and other resources and still have some debts.

Where all of your money has gone?

It is no secret, most part of your debt were for the interest.

The interest made you to close one pit after another and finally it let you with a deep pit.

This is a common plight of most of the families especially in the middle class peoples.

The reason is due to their mental capability to enjoy all modern amenities without knowing their economic capability.

Enjoying the life is absolutely necessary but it should be one's own resources. We can enjoy life but not on obtaining debt.

We have to increase our resources and then think about enjoying the amenities.

Author's bio:
Krishnan C, was formerly working in a State Government Corporation in India.

He is now writing articles mostly on motivational topics. He has written many articles on parenting, children, health practices, etc., His articles are being published in many Internet sites.

Please visit his homepage to view more articles: http://www.tncity.biz/article.html


AddThis Social Bookmark Button

American Express
In The News:


KIMA CBS 29

Is the era of easy credit over for the long haul?
The Associated Press - 3 hours ago
For Clark, and for a nation of consumers heavily dependent on credit, there are growing signs that those rough times could prove to be more than just a ...
Credit Card Charge-Off Collapse - the Next Economic Crisis PR Web (press release)
Tighter credit card limits add to woes MiamiHerald.com
The Next Meltdown: Credit-Card Debt BusinessWeek
WTHRall 130 news articles

Recession spectre gives worst week in 75 years
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 7 hours ago
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index had its worst week in 75 years on concern the credit crisis will spread from banks to consumer companies and energy ...
Video: Money Minute: GM, GE, Oil AssociatedPress
US automakers face worst crisis in their history Taipei Times
CREDIT WATCH HITS GM, FORD Globe and Mail
Detroit Free Press - Oakland Pressall 750 news articles

Stock markets end week of credit crunch worries
Newsday, NY - Oct 11, 2008
Credit-crunch worries continued to weigh on US stock markets Friday, but the hemorrhaging evident for most of the week was contained. ...
High anxiety rules Wall Street as global credit crisis deepens Emirates Business 24/7
The “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act” RightSide Advisors
The Bottomless Money Pit Seeking Alpha
The Associated Press - RGE Monitorall 4,114 news articles

Is the era of easy credit over for the long haul?
International Herald Tribune, France - 3 hours ago
For Clark, and for a nation of consumers heavily dependent on credit, there are growing signs that those rough times could prove to be more than just a ...

Is my credit union safe?
Los Angeles Times, CA - 16 hours ago
By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer The government-run National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund insures most deposits at credit unions, ...
Credit unions alternative to banks Dailyrecord.com
Got Your Money in a Credit Union? You Too Are Safe Washington Post
In tumultuous financial times, credit unions might be an option to ... Boston Globe
Jackson County Chronicle - FayObserver.comall 15 news articles

China Daily

Lehman Credit-Default Swap Payout Could Climb as High as $365 Billion
Washington Post, United States - Oct 10, 2008
By Heather Landy NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- In what may shape up to be the most expensive payout ever in the credit-default swap market, sellers of insurance ...
Lehman Credit-Swap Auction Sets Payout of 91.38 Cents (Update1) Bloomberg
STOP FINANCIAL WMD'S: Credit Default Swaps ireport
Dubai CDS widen amid concern over refinancing of $22bn debt Gulf Times
New York Times - Forex Factoryall 224 news articles

How to deal with credit freeze
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 8 hours ago
Jim Foster, owner of Real Salon near Decatur, says he didn’t have any trouble tapping his credit line, but he has a second one available just in case. ...

Vancouver Sun

IMF head welcomes euro-zone moves on credit crisis
Reuters - 1 hour ago
Strauss-Kahn declined to offer recommendations for how the United States should proceed in efforts to address credit turmoil, but praised steps taken so far ...
Video: Cash injection for US banks? ReutersVideo
IMF endorses plan by rich countries to fight credit crisis The Canadian Press
Bank stresses rising in emerging markets-IMF chief Forbes
Bloomberg - AFPall 1,077 news articles

The Associated Press

Anatomy of the American Financial Crisis: How It is Turning into a ...
Center for Research on Globalization, Canada - 6 hours ago
Its failure created a domino effect among other international banks that had lent to each other in the international credit chain. ...
Where did all that 'lost' money go? MSNBC
Credit freeze sees small cracks CNNMoney.com
Market news this week for strong stomachs San Francisco Chronicle
The Market Oracle - Baltimore Sunall 1,216 news articles

Financial troubles spread to credit unions
Los Angeles Times, CA - 16 hours ago
By E. Scott Reckard, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer It's not just giant banks on the brink these days: Losses are clobbering nonprofit credit unions that ...
credit - Google News
Your Ad Here

Games at Buy.com

Holiday Home Store at Buy.com

Credit Verus Debt

Secured and unsecured debt - what's the difference?It's easy to just think that debt is just debt, but in reality, there are different types of loans, and... Read More

What is on Your Credit Report?

Your credit report is a very important piece of the puzzle in your financial picture. It contains a historical record of your personal and financial information including... Read More

It Is In Your Best Interest To Do The Math On Your Credit Card Interest

If you begin foaming at the mouth once a month when you receive your credit card statement, join the millions of Americans that are foaming along with... Read More

Is it Safe to Use Online Car Finance?

Online car finance is convenient. You can apply over the net and shop around for a good deal from the comfort of your home.But with the rise... Read More

Credit Cards for Home Business

It is wise for you to have a company credit card like a VISA card. How can you find the least expensive bank card for your business?... Read More

Improving Your Credit Report

Even if you think you have a wonderful credit report, be wary of the error factor. Just as you receive mail with your name and address misspelled,... Read More

7 Ways To Squash Identity Theft

It is the scourge of our age: identity theft. Thieves learn an important part about your personal information, such as your credit card number, and they open... Read More

Why Americans Find Predatory Lending Offensive

"Menis - the author translates as "indignant rage" - It is the kind of rage arising from social betrayal that impairs a person's dignity through violation of... Read More

FREE Credit Report Offer - Careful, It Might Carry Hidden Charges

FREE credit checks or free credit reports. What are they all about? Why every second company on the Net is offering you a free credit report? Are... Read More

3 Free Credit Reports For You

If you were to tell someone that they can have a certain item for free, more than likely their response would be, "what's the catch?" In the... Read More

The Things That UK Lenders Like to See on Your Credit File, (and? What They Don?t Like to See!)

Lenders are quite fussy about what they like to see on your credit report. So much so that you will have a hard time to meet their... Read More

How To Choose Your Credit Card Application

The articles and tips provided on this site are intended to help you access credit card offers that suit your lifestyle. By providing you with some basic... Read More

Credit Trap: What They Dont Tell You About Credit Cards In College

In industrialized nations, going into debt starts early. It's easy for an eighteen-year-old to get credit cards and fall into debt, especially if they're headed for college.I... Read More

A No-Brainer Way Of Getting Credit And Credit Cards

What Is Your Credit Rating Now?If you have any charge accounts now, or have ever borrowed from the bank to buy a car, or if you ar... Read More

Understanding Credit Card Penalties

Because most of us have one or two credit cards and we use them every day, understanding credit card penalties and fees is a significant issue since... Read More

Dealing With and Repairing Bad Credit

Bad credit can be a burden for otherwise good credit. It may not seem fair at times that financial mistakes in the past can haunt you in... Read More

Understanding the Function of Credit

What is Credit?Credit is the backbone and the engine behind the workings of the economy. Credit simply allows individuals and companies to borrow funds in good faith... Read More

Top 5 Reasons To Check Your Credit Report Regularly

#1 Make sure mistakes aren't hurting your credit.Reviewing your credit report can help you avoid costly errors. In one recent study, more than 50% of the credit... Read More

How Creditors Measure Your Credit Rating

Creditors will measure your credit rating based on the following three main things.CapacityCollateralCharacterThe three "C's" show creditors your:"Capacity" or income to pay the debt"Collateral" or assets to... Read More

Low Interest Credit Cards: A Thing of the Past?

With interest rates rising, low or zero percent credit cards may soon become a thing of the past. However, the wise shopper can still secure a low... Read More

Low Interest Credit Cards Have Many Advantages

When credit cards are used wisely they can be very beneficial to the consumer. A low interest credit card can be exceptionally beneficial. Many people use the... Read More

Addressing Bad Credit Card Debt

Spending HabitsSo you've just got your credit card. The first thing you need to be wary about is that a credit card is very easy to use... Read More

To Repair Credit Is No longer Satisfactory - Learn How To Earn A Millionaires Credit In 30 Days...

To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that you now have a good credit, absolutely not. When most people have bad credit, they either purchase... Read More

My Credit Card Application Was Rejected! Now What?!?

No doubt, you've probably gotten literally hundreds of credit card applications in the mail and online, and each and every one of them has said that you've... Read More

Credit Score - Reporting Your Financial Health

Credit score is one of the most basic, determining factor while loan borrowing. Credit score is the criterion for the creditor to ascertain whether to give you... Read More

Credit Card Balance Transfers Can Help You Stop Putting Money Down The Drain

As you probably know, interest rates are at all time low right now and if you aren't getting the best deal from your credit card company then... Read More