Pay off your card balance2 of 7Come up with a plan to save money and a schedule for tackling outstanding credit card debt. Get to the point where you can pay off your balance each month, and you'll buy only what you can afford, Glass says. You don't want to pay for food you ate several months ago because your balance keeps growing and you're never able to pay off your credit card debt, she says.<< Back to the Frugal Living Guide. Related Articles:Save money on groceries10 ways to save on carsTweet for sweet dealsGroup buying saves moneyRelated Links:331 ways to cut costs!Saving goals calculator100 tips to help you saveSaving on foodadvertisement
Come up with a plan to save money and a schedule for tackling outstanding credit card debt. Get to the point where you can pay off your balance each month, and you'll buy only what you can afford, Glass says. You don't want to pay for food you ate several months ago because your balance keeps growing and you're never able to pay off your credit card debt, she says.
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