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4 Steps to Beat Credit Card Debt for Good

Whether you owe $25 or $25,000, these steps will help keep your debt in check.
By Suze Orman
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Assess the purchases that put you in the hole. Are they "needs," like utilities or medical bills, or "wants"? Simply reviewing your statement honestly can make you realize how easily the "wants" creep up—and help you curb your spending going forward.

Published on October 09, 2012
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