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Evaluating plans for eliminating debt: Emotions matter as you pick your path to being debt-free
Most of us have debt in some form — mortgages, loans for education or cars, credit cards, medical bills and more. Debt and the stress that comes with it is unavoidable for most, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Debt can feel insurmountable, and that takes its toll...
Want to eliminate debt? Prioritize building an emergency fund first
For anyone with limited funds — which is most of us — working out financial priorities can be difficult. Saving for a specific goal or paying off a debt can seem more urgent because it’s so specific. But creating an emergency fund? It’s hard to feel pressed about that...
Snowball vs. Avalanche: Which debt-reduction strategy is right for you?
Debt is the worst. Sometimes people draw distinctions between “good” and “bad” debt, but for most of us, this is mostly just unhelpful hairsplitting. Debt is no fun even when you get something out of it, such as a college education. We all tend to have a few different...
Get debt help from … your creditors? How they can help you pay down debt faster
Debt can be scary, overwhelming and isolating. When all you can afford is the minimum payment on a high-interest rate credit card, it’s too easy to believe that you will never get out of the red. Where can you turn for debt help? Here’s a debt elimination tip...
