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Countless Americans ring in the new year determined to shed those few extra pounds around their midsection. But the new year is also a good time to sit down and take a good, hard look at your finances. Maybe you could add shedding debt to your list of New Year’s resolutions?
If reducing your debt load seems overwhelming, just remember how great you would feel if you started 2017 with an extra $5,000 in your bank account.
First, take a look at your total debt. Reducing the amount of money you’re paying in credit card interest is sometimes just a phone call away, according to the New York Post,
“Few people ask a card company for a lower rate of interest,” Matt Schulz, a senior analyst with CreditCards.com, told the Post. “However, if you have a pretty good payment record, we’ve found that most people who ask for it do get a lower rate.” (Here’s a quick guide to asking for a lower credit card interest rate.)
Here are four more easy ways the Post says you can follow to get control of your finances and end 2016 with an extra $5,000 in savings:
According to the Post, those are four easy ways you can get a better grip on your finances and sock away up to $5,000 by 2017.
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