Our country has opened back up and we’re guessing that you probably spent a lot more money this summer compared to last year. Consumer spending isn’t going anywhere, student loans are ever-present, and car loans are becoming even more of an issue as consumers take out 72 and 84 month loans. The reality and feeling of drowning in debt is compounded when folks don’t know how to get out from underneath this crushing weight. Where do you even begin?! What we need is a plan to help us get out of debt and get our feet set in the right direction this year. Now is the time to get your personal finances in order and creating a debt payoff plan is vital to achieving your financial goals.
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- Maybe instead of feeling guilt when you spend some money on a splurge, invest an equal amount.
- We mentioned episode 141 where we dive into the fact that not all debt is bad, sometimes it can make sense.
- There are lots of free resources online like this debt snowball calculator if you’re an Excel nerd like I am!
- There are also apps like Qoins and Tally that you can check out, but we prefer a more DIY approach that is free.
- Here are our favorite 0% APR balance transfer cards to help you pay off debt.
- Credit Card Tool – Looking for the right credit card for you? Then check out our new credit card tool that’ll help you to easily filter through all the cards based on your preferred airline, whether or not they have an annual fee, or simply by the cash back offer! Just toggle the sliders and you’ll know which card to consider.
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