Thursday, June 04, 2009

5 Ways to Keep Debt Manageable

Many people live above their means, shop on impulse or have no idea how much debt they owe. We are a debt loving society and because of our bad spending habits many Americans haven't gotten into so much debt they do see any way out. The first step to getting out of debt is to admit that you have a problem. Then you need to make some sacrifices. Change doesn't happen overnight and getting out of debt won't happen overnight either. Here are 5 ways to keep your debt manageable.


1. Create a spending plan or budget
2. Pay balances in full each month
3. Use automatic deduction or online bill payment
4. Use your credit card like a debit card
5. Pay loans off in 3 years or less
6. Pay mortgage loans off early

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