生活英语听力文章 第36期:十招帮你摆脱债务(1)

 Hi!everybody, this is Tod Smith with Little Things Matter.The title of today's lesson is 10 Tips to Getting Out of Debt 大家好。我是托德·史密斯为您讲述“小事也重要”。今天的课题是十招帮你摆脱债务!

Are you tired of carrying the stress and pressure of being in debt? If so, are you willing to put together a plan and do whatever it takes to get out of debt? 你是否因为背负着债务的压力和压迫而感到很累?如果真的是这样，你愿意设计一个计划尽一切努力去还清债务吗?
Here are ten tips that will help you get out of debt. 这里有十招可以帮你摆脱债务。
1. Get motivated. The only way you will get out of debt is if getting out of debt is important to you. Make a list of the reasons you want to get out of debt. 1.激发斗志。只有一个方法可以帮你摆脱债务，那就是还清债务对你来说非常重要。列一个清单，写上所有你想摆脱债务的原因。
Ideas might include: it’s putting pressure on your marriage; it’s putting stress on your body; you want to live a financially responsible life; 想法可能包括：它给你的婚姻增加了压力;它使你的身体感到压力很大;你想过对财务负责任的生活;
you want to be able to put your children through college; you want to save for retirement 1. 你希望你的孩子能够读完大学;你想为退休储蓄。
2. Understand your debts. Identify and list all your debts showing the total due, the interest rate, finances charges, late fees, and over-the-limit charges. 2.理解你的债务。列出并确定你所有到期的债务，利率、财务费用、滞纳金和超额费用。然后是你所有债务的总和，包括财务费用和规费。
Then total all your debt, finance charges, and fees. By understanding your debt and associated fees, you will be able to make better decisions. 通过了解你的债务和相关费用,您将能够做出更好的决策。
3. Create a budget. Putting together and living by a household budget is critical to getting out of debt. 3.创建一个预算。整合和生活的家庭预算的债务是至关重要的。
Furthermore, it is part of living a financially responsible life. 此外,它是负责任的财务生活的一部分。
If you don’t know how to put together a budget, click the link above and/or seek help from a respected friend or family member. 如果你不知道如何去整合预算，点击上面的链接或者从一个受人尊敬的朋友或家人中寻求帮助。
4. Log every penny you spend. Carry a small notebook you can put into your pocket or purse, or use your mobile device to log everything you buy, even if it is a 0.50 dollar candy bar. 4.用日志记录你花的每一分钱。准备一个可以放进你口袋或者手提袋里的小笔记本，或者用你的手机记录你花的每一笔钱，哪怕只是0.5美元的糖果。
As you spend money, ask yourself “Is this absolutely necessary?” or “Is there a less expensive option?” 当你花钱时，问一下自己：这是不是我绝对需要的?或者是：有没有更便宜的选择?
At the end of the month, go over your expenditures 2 and look for things you can eliminate the following month. 在月底，回顾一下你的支出并去寻找你不必要的。
5. Negotiate with your creditors 3. Call your creditors, explain your situation and ask for their help. 5.与你的债权人谈判。打电话给你的债权人，解释一下你的处境，并寻求他们的帮助。
I have heard countless 4 stories from people I know who have been successful in negotiating lower interest rates, having late fees reversed, skipping payments, and lowering monthly payments. 我曾听说过无数故事，我记得的，通过与债权人谈判成功的降低了利率的，滞纳金逆转的,不支付的和降低月供的人。
You will often be amazed at what creditors will do to help you, if you just ask. 如果你只是问，你会经常惊讶于债权人对你的帮助。