INCOME TAX6 Sept 2026
Debt warning signs: 5 red flags that your borrowing may be getting out of control | Mint
A recent article warns that debt can quietly become a burden. It lists five red flags: paying only minimum credit card dues, taking new loans to repay old ones, EMIs eating over 40-50% of income, losing track of total borrowings, and dipping into savings for daily bills. When mismanaged, debt turns into an enemy. Spot these signs early and course-correct before stress grows.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Paying only the minimum due on credit cards barely reduces the principal while interest keeps piling up.
- Taking a new loan to settle another is a classic sign that you have lost control of the repayment cycle.
- When EMIs eat up more than 40-50% of your monthly income, little room remains for savings or emergencies.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Sit down and write down all your debt obligations, starting with the highest-interest debt, to see whether any of these warning signs apply to you.
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