Typically, when we think of debt, the last thing that comes to mind is good things. Debt can be such a burden on us that it can even cause relationships to end and careers to go up in smoke.
And as fun, as it would be for our time-traveling friends from the future to print some money and hand it over, unfortunately, that isn’t going to happen anytime soon.
But the good news is that we can still take steps to improve our financial situation .. and thus improve our lives in general. The first thing on our list? Getting rid of debt.
It seems like a no-brainer, but focusing on debts just above the credit line can be difficult when we have so many other shiny objects pulling us in every direction.
So we’ve compiled a list of 10 things to do when you’re deep in debt so that you can get back on track and start taking control of your financial life again.
1. Pay Your Utilities
It doesn’t take long to find yourself in a place where you’ll be thankful you pay your utilities. Homeowners are often one of the first people to fall into debt when the economy slows. But, like everything else in life, it is important to plan and budget for our utilities. If you are constantly paying your bills late, or in some cases never at all, you may find yourself…
