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How To Get Out  Of Debt: 13 Expert-Backed Steps For Success

Sound familiar? Don’t worry: You don’t have to be stuck with debt forever. We reached out to several experts and got their best tips for how to get out of debt.

1 – Find Your Motivation

Before you get into the nitty-gritty of debt payoff, start by figuring out the big reason why you want to be debt-free.

2 – See Where  You Stand

Once you identify the motivation for paying off debt, it’s time to figure out where you currently stand and devise a basic budget.

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3 – Identify Poor Spending Habits

Once you have a basic budget in place, take a look at your discretionary spending (AKA your “wants”) and look for opportunities to cut unnecessary spending.

4 – Increase  Your Income

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You can only scrimp and save so much. In addition to cutting your spending, another way to pay your debt more aggressively is to earn more income.

5 – Narrow  Your Focus

Focus on accomplishing one goal at a time. You’ll make progress quicker, and progress leads to persistence.

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