a prefix meaning âunder, below,â occurring esp. in words denoting an organ or location below a given body part (hypodermic; hypothalamus), or in terms denoting a body condition in which substances or functions are at below-normal levels (hypothermia),sometimes as a counterpart to a word formed with hyper-; also used in the names of chemical compounds that are in a lower state of oxidation than a given compound (hyposulfurous acid).
So here goes: Your top 10 causes of debt! 1. Reduced income/same expenses. Too often we delay bringing expenses in line with a reduction in income for a host of good reasons and let debt fill the gap. The sooner you adjust to your new reality, whether it be temporary or permanent, the better off you'll be. 2. Divorce.
In December 2007, Americans had $12.37 trillion in total debt and $839 billion in credit card debt. [2] Total debt is expected to surpass the 2007 number by the end of 2016 due largely to mortgages and student loans. Thatâs not a surprise, considering the increase in costs for housing and education described earlier.