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Conquer Your Debt!

Debt can make you feel trapped and can cost you thousands of dollars in interest. This section shows you how to avoid getting into debt, and how to dig yourself out of debt if you're already there.
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Stacking or Snowball: Which Debt Payoff Method Is Better?
Let's compare two popular debt payoff strategies: traditional
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Crucial 4 Step Plan for Getting Out of Debt
Plenty of articles discuss the tactics people use to get out of debt -- but you need to tackle a few psychological obstacles, as well. Here's a rundown of some of the emotional preparation you need to do in order to face down your debt.
Serious About Getting Out of Debt? Do These 7 Things
Need help getting out of debt? Here are a few tips on that can help you eradicate your debt, regardless of whether you're struggling with a home loan, car payment or credit cards.
Pay Off Debt or Save for Retirement?
You want to pay off your debt. You also want to save for retirement and build an emergency fund. Which comes first?
Pay off Debt and Build Wealth with Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Pay off Debt and Build Wealth with Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps
Popular financial expert Dave Ramsey, the host of the nationally-syndicated radio program The Dave Ramsey Show, suggests that you follow seven
Should You Borrow Money to Pay Off Debt?
Should you borrow money from your 401k or IRA to pay off debt? Most experts say no. Here's why.
Fallen Behind on Your Bills?
What should you do if you've fallen behind on paying your bills? Here are eight tips.
How is a Credit Score Calculated?
How is a credit score calculated -- and more importantly, what can you do to build and maintain your credit score?
Should You Borrow Against Your House to Pay Off Your Credit Card?
Should you borrow against your house, or take out a HELOC, in order to pay down a higher-interest debt such as a credit card?
How to Check Your Credit Score for Free
Here are tips to help you check your credit score and credit report for free.
How to Stick to Your Budget (Without Losing Your Mind)
Does budgeting feel like nothing but deprivation? Then you're doing it wrong. Treating yourself, remaining flexible, and reminding yourself of your goals can help you stick with your budget without losing your mind.
7 expenses you left out from your budget
Whoops! 7 Things You’ve Left Off Your Budget
Think you've created the ultimate budget? Guess again. Here are 7 items that people commonly forget to include in their budgeting and planning.
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Should You Repay Debts or Invest?
You have some surplus money in your budget. Should you apply this towards repaying your debt, or should you invest the cash?
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Should You Borrow Against Your Home To Pay Off Your Credit Cards? (No).
Here are the reasons why you should NOT borrow against your home in order to repay your credit cards.
5 steps to getting out of debt
5 Steps to Getting Started Paying Off Debt
Do you have a combination of debt, and aren't sure where to start? It's time to start feeling less overwhelmed. Here are 5 steps you can take to create a plan.
Get out of debt with these clever strategies
Clever Strategies That Can Help You Pay Off Debt
Struggling to pay off debt? These strategies will help get you on the right path, even if you haven't succeeded yet. It's time to say goodbye to debt!
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