Six Warning Signs of a Financial Problem

Updated July 10, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation offers the following guidelines to evaluate whether you are facing significant financial difficulties.

• Loan payments, excluding mortgages, but including credit card charges, take up more than 20% of your monthly net income.
• You are close to, or surpass, your credit card limit.
• You must borrow to make payments on existing loans.
• You only pay the minimum amount on your bill.
• Lack of money is forcing you to pay bills late or postpone doctor's visits.
• You must work overtime, or take a second job, to cover basic living expenses.