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Warning Signs of Credit Trouble
10 Warning Signs of Credit Trouble
Woman and Finances
  1. Paying only the minimum amount due on your credit cards.

  2. Charging more each month than you make in payments.

  3. Using credit and cash advances for items that used to be purchased with cash, such as groceries, gas, and insurance.

  4. Having a total credit balance that rarely decreases.

  5. Being at or near your credit limit and applying for new cards.

  6. Needing a consolidation loan to pay existing debt.

  7. Not knowing the total amount you owe.

  8. Experiencing feelings of anxiety and stress whenever you use your charge cards.

  9. Draining your savings to pay debts.

  10. Making late bill payments.
If you can identify with any
of the trouble signs listed,
you're not alone!

APGFCU offers FREE Financial Counseling to help members through situations like these. We offer:

  • productive counseling to help you establish and execute a financial plan;

  • preventive counseling to help you prepare for a financial change like lay-off or new child;

  • remedial counseling when quick action is necessary for crisis; and

  • referral services when it is appropriate.

The service is confidential, available to ALL members, and absolutely FREE.

Give us a call to set up an appointment.
410-272-4000 ext. 5530.

 

 

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