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Overcoming post-holiday debt
Article Toolsby June Goody
It is sometimes hard to get over the hunch of having to tell the people that you love that you are in debt but once you come to the realization that debt is a fact there are things to be done about it: Develop a good understanding of your finances for a clear and realistic view of where you can cut back.
* Identifying the problem is an important step to changing your spending habits. Review all your receipts from the holidays. Where did you overspend? Was money wisely spent, or in hindsight can you see where you could have cut back?
* Stop accumulating more debt. Stay away from all of the post-holiday sales. If you continue to add to your debts, it will be that much harder to reduce the total balance. Putting away the credit cards may be the essential step to success. Instead, use debit cards, cash or checks. That way, you'll spend only the funds you have available now.
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