Gregory Meeks Quotes

I have always advocated doing everything possible to pay off credit card balances; it's good financial management and the ticket to a strong FICO credit score.

It is imperative that we make consumers more aware of the long-term effects of their financial decisions, particularly in managing their credit card debt, so that they can avoid financial pitfalls that may lead to bankruptcy.

If the only way you can build an emergency fund is to pay the minimum due on your credit card, that is what you need to do.

Once you get into debt, it’s hell to get out. Don’t let credit card debt carry over. You can’t get ahead paying eighteen percent.

Those carrying a credit card balance should scale back to making the minimum payment each month so they have more money to put into savings.

I don't like being in debt, and I wouldn't borrow money for anything.

There are no shortcuts when it comes to getting out of debt.

Even if you feel like your debt is just never going to go away, think long and hard before declaring bankruptcy. Declaring bankruptcy means that getting a loan for anything will be next to impossible for the next 10 years.

I very rarely use a credit card, but I do if I know I have big bills coming and I need to stagger payment.

Make this the year you tackle that credit card debt once and for all.

Pull in your belt, spend less, and reduce debt.

Typically, students slide into debt through the extension (by credit card companies) of unaffordable credit lines.

The perils of credit and debt, especially perilous in the computer age, have long been acknowledged in pop culture, but very infrequently by TV.

When you borrow money, you should always think how you're going to pay it back.

Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward your emergency savings.

If you're trying to get out of debt, you have to be willing to treat everything as expendable.

You can't be in debt and win. It doesn't work.

I've always had an aversion to debt.

It's never been more important for borrowers to arm themselves with knowledge and build sound financial-management skills.

Get rid of debt now.

I often say that paying off your debt is like dieting. There are no miracle cures; it takes discipline and hard work.

First, pay off your high-interest-rate debt. If you have student loan debt - that's low interest rate; that has a tax benefit - you can leave that out. A mortgage can be an OK one. Credit card debt is poison. That needs to be paid off right away.

I've had to take out a couple of loans; I'm not gonna lie. I want to pay off my debts. I want to start stacking some cash and set myself up for the future.

I say all the time I think there should be some courses in the regular schooling system that isn't, even like about credit, things that matter later in life. I learned the harder way: 'Look, I got a $500 credit card in the mail, let's go shopping!'

If you have debt, you have to worry about it. I would challenge each of you to try to be debt-free.