Oprah's Debt Diet Step 6: Take Big Steps to Grow Your Income
Part 3: Earning More
We know you work hard already, but sometimes the only way to dig out is by earning extra money. You may be able to do that at your own job.
Step 7: Prioritize your debts and raise your credit score
Get all of Oprah's Debt Diet advice
- If it's been a year or more since you received a raise, it's time to ask for one. If you don't get it, ask your supervisor what you need to do to increase the size of your paycheck.
- You may need to get a second job. Eight and a half million Americans have already done so to meet regular household expenses or pay off debt, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's 4 out of 10 people!
- If you're already moonlighting and it's been a while since you raised your rates or raised your prices, do so today by 10%. That's the easiest way to pad your pocket.
Step 7: Prioritize your debts and raise your credit score
Get all of Oprah's Debt Diet advice
Published on June 17, 2009
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