{"id":22082,"date":"2020-06-26T17:08:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T21:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=22082"},"modified":"2023-06-29T13:13:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T18:13:43","slug":"6-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-reduce-your-debt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/6-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-reduce-your-debt\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Your Debt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/surveys\/coronavirus-savings-and-debt-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bankrate survey<\/a> found that once the country starts recovering from the <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coronavirus<\/a>, 22% of Americans plan to make paying off debt a priority.&nbsp; That sounds nice, but as the saying goes, \u201cDon\u2019t put off until tomorrow what you can do today\u201d.&nbsp; Here are some things you can do right now to reduce your <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Debt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">debt<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-change-your-spending-habits\"><strong>Change your spending habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t keep doing the same things and expecting different results so it\u2019s time to make some changes.&nbsp; No more buying things you don\u2019t need and adding to your debt.&nbsp; Eliminate the temptation to shop by unsubscribing from your favorite retailer\u2019s email list.&nbsp; Implementing a 24-hour rule can also help you curb impulsive spending.&nbsp; If you must purchase a big-ticket item, give yourself time to save up the cash instead of taking out a loan or swiping your credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-increase-your-income\"><strong>Increase your income<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re living paycheck to paycheck like most Americans, chances are you don\u2019t have much money left over to put towards your debt.&nbsp; Rather than make excuses, you need to look for ways to increase your income so you have more money to put towards reducing your debt.&nbsp; This may mean working a second gig or selling items you no longer use.&nbsp; If you have a spare bedroom in your home, renting it out is also an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=reduceyourdebt&amp;gid=reduceyourdebt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-budgeting-app-to-manage-your-money\"><strong>Use a budgeting app to manage your money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one has an endless supply of money.&nbsp; Therefore, we all have to be mindful of our spending.&nbsp; Using a budgeting app can help you manage your money better.&nbsp; You can track your expenses and see what\u2019s available right from your phone.&nbsp; Utilizing a <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">budget<\/a> also makes it easy to see which bills can be eliminated to free up extra cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prioritize-high-interest-debt\"><strong>Prioritize high interest debt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the goal is to become debt-free, you can\u2019t just sprinkle a little money across all your bills.&nbsp; It makes more sense to focus your efforts on paying off the highest <a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Interest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interest<\/a> debt first.&nbsp; Doing so will save you money in the long run.&nbsp; Just be sure to continue making the minimum payments on the rest of your bills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lower-your-interest-rate\"><strong>Lower your interest rate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your interest rates are in the double digits your debt can quickly get out of control.&nbsp; No matter how hard you try to reduce your debt, it can feel like you\u2019re barely making any progress.&nbsp; Luckily, there are things you can do to lower your interest rates.&nbsp; The first option is to call your credit card company and try to negotiate.&nbsp; If that fails, consider getting a balance transfer.&nbsp; This will allow you to move your debt to card with a lower rate usually 0%.&nbsp; Just keep in mind that there is a fee attached.&nbsp; The promotional rate is only good for a limited time, so work quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pay-more-than-the-minimum-balance\"><strong>Pay more than the minimum balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re serious about reducing your debt, paying only the minimum balance won\u2019t cut it.&nbsp; You need to dump as much money as you can into paying it off.&nbsp; An easy way to make a bigger contribution is to make multiple payments throughout the month.&nbsp; You can also apply your tax refunds, bonuses and any other windfalls you receive throughout the year towards your debt.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">File your taxes fast and ez.&nbsp; Biggest possible refund, guaranteed.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/ezrouter.html?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=reduceyourdebt&amp;gid=reduceyourdebt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent Bankrate survey found that once the country starts recovering from the coronavirus, 22% of Americans plan to make paying off debt a priority.&nbsp; 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