Interactive Workbook: Immediate Steps to Get Your Finances Back in Order

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Ask for help

Maybe you've got a financially savvy friend-ask her how she does it. Or maybe you've been shouldering the family bills alone - ask your partner to help you brainstorm better solutions. But...

Know that ultimately you have to fix things. The problem isn’t going anywhere, so will you retreat or face your debt?

Accept that you will always face obstacles.

Always be prepared for whatever stumbling blocks you may face.

Make the hard choices.

Do you need that 100 dollar cable package, do you need to go on the big vacation? Not if you can't afford it. I promise when you embrace change, your courage will be rewarded.

Published on February 13, 2012