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How to Calculate Your Total Debt

One of the most important steps of a debt diet or debt reduction plan is calculating your total debt. Here are the steps you should take to calculate your debt.

How To Make a Budget

Making a budget is the first step to paying off your debt. You won't be able to get out of debt and stay out if you're not good at managing your money.

How to Check Your Credit Card Available Credit

Before you make a credit card purchase, you should check your credit card available credit. Checking your available credit will keep you from going over your credit limit.

How to Calculate Your Credit Utilization Ratio

Your credit utilization is the percentage of your credit limit that's being used. If your credit utilization is too high, your credit score could be damaged. Here's how to calculate your credit utilization.

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