Written by Chris O’Shea Use your budget as a tool to pay off debt. If you’re struggling with debt, you can use a simple budget to dig yourself out. Yes, a simple budget is a great way to deal with debt. It provides a framework that will guide you to eventually being debt-free. Here’s what...Read More

(That Aren’t Snowball or Avalanche) Written by Jean Chatzky Consider these methods for paying down your high-interest debt. Do one thing: Set aside an hour and take a look at your last two months of financial statements. Review credit card expenses and checking account expenditures to see where your money is going.  Debt Weighing Heavy on...Read More

Written by Jean Chatzky Want to dig yourself out of high-interest debt? Here’s how: Do you have a wallet full of credit cards and carry balances from month to month? Figuring out how to pay those growing debts off can sometimes feel impossible. Ask yourself the following questions: Should I only make the minimum payments?Do...Read More