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When it comes to getting debt-free, the right strategy can make all the difference. There are a lot of potential tools and resources that could help you take control of your finances and find debt ...

Financial therapists recommend small steps at your own pace, including engaging in comforting routines, finding a support buddy and celebrating progress with treats. Many or all of the products on ...

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Paying off debt requires commitment and patience. You'll need to carefully review your current debts, spending and budget and understand the available options you have at your disposal. With this ...

Anna Newell Jones went on a "spending fast" to pay off her mounting debt. — -- When Anna Newell Jones got married in May 2009 there was a hitch: Her husband was ready to have and to hold her but ...

Start by paying off your smallest debt first while maintaining minimum payments on others. As each debt is paid off, roll the amount you were paying into the next smallest debt. This method builds ...

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Depending on what type of debt and how much of it you have, debt can hamper you financially in retirement, eroding your fixed income. A recent study from Vanguard found that, of all the generations, ...