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Read MoreThis is a strategy where you make minimum payments on all debts but put any extra money toward the debt with the highest interest rate first. This method saves the most money on interest over time.
Be proactive: Explain your situation, provide documentation (e.g., medical records, financial statements), and request payment plans or hardship programs.
Credit tools are financial products like balance transfer credit cards, personal loans, or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) designed to consolidate or restructure debt. They can help simplify payments and reduce interest rates, making debt more manageable.
Having specific, written goals (e.g., saving for a down payment, retiring early) provides a powerful motivation to avoid debt. It makes spending decisions easier by asking, "Does this purchase bring me closer to or further from my goal?"
Only if the interest rate is lower than what the utility charges in late fees or penalties. Explore assistance programs first to avoid exchanging one debt for another.
