Many people may be feeling a little extra strapped for cash after the holiday season. That’s why this month, we’re helping you get financially fit — starting with everyone’s favorite four-letter word: debt.
According to Forbes, the average American carries more than $6,500 in credit card debt. That means if you don’t start paying it down and are carrying an average interest rate of 23%, the balance could grow to nearly $65,000 over 10 years.
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So if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to tackle debt, where should you start?
“Write down every single debt that you or you and your partner have, because you’re not going to be able to tackle it…