When I finished graduate school, I had $72,000 in student loans weighing me down. But less than a year after graduation, I’d paid it all off, thanks to the debt snowball method and some hefty ...

If you’re not familiar, Dave Ramsey‘s “7 Baby Steps” program is designed to help you take control of your money. Step 2, in particular, is designed to help you pay off all of your debt. Ramsey says ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...

Carrying debt can take an emotional and financial toll, so it’s best to pay it off as efficiently as possible. The snowball method has you getting rid of your smallest debts first. The avalanche ...

Facing down multiple debts can feel absolutely overwhelming. Between hefty monthly payments and high interest rates, it's no wonder many people feel paralyzed when it comes to getting their finances ...

Whether it's old debt or the holiday hangover, as big bills start rolling in, 'Budgeting for Dummies' author Athena Valentine says there are a couple of methods for paying them off fast. "So, there's ...

Ashley Eneriz is a financial writer who has been published on a myriad of sites. She has 10+ years of financial writing experience. Investopedia / Nez Riaz There are two popular strategies for paying ...

Owing that much money is daunting, but with dedication, it’s possible to pay it off. Three people who did just that shared their experiences with GOBankingRates. In early 2020, less than a year after ...

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Carrying debt can take an emotional and financial toll, so it’s best to pay it off as efficiently as possible. The avalanche method aims to save you money on interest. Are you ahead, or behind on ...