Tuesday, January 8, 2019

10 Tips For Dealing With Holiday Debt, Part 2

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Holiday Debt On the Increase

Are your credit cards still smoking from holiday overuse? Based on a recent MagnifyMoney survey, it wouldn't be surprising.

Consumers who financed their holiday spending averaged $1,230 in holiday spending debt – a sharp increase from 2017's $1,054 average and 2016's $1,003 average. Increases in wages and consumer confidence are at least partly to blame. Did a personal increase in wages and confidence lead you into a mountain of holiday debt?

We've given previous tips on dealing with excessive holiday debt. You've got more debt – so we've got five more tips, for a total of 10.

6. Slice Your Budget Further

To pay off holiday debt, you can't settle for paying o...



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