Digging out of debt

Life and Money

Debt is the hole you created yourself. But with a little work, you can climb out. Here's our guide to debt freedom.

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Reality check . . .
	Profile of the typical debt spender, What to expect in credit counseling

Baby-step your way to freedom . . .
	Develop a debt-reduction game plan, 8 solutions for wading through debt, Debt-consolidation loans, Create a 'spending plan'

Take charge of your cards . . .
	Organize credit card due dates, Tips for avoiding credit card late fees

Calculators . . .
	What will it take to pay off my credit card?, True cost of paying the minimum

	-- Posted: Aug. 13, 2001