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You can start by making a list. Write down each form of debt you have, to include account numbers, amount owed, interest rates, and a good contact number for the company that owns that particular debt. Don't bother adding up the total cause it will just make you more upset. Now, put each one in order starting with the highest interest rate. (leave mortgage payments out of this one) Once you have compiled your list, then start devoting the mass of your payments on that particular bill, everything else just pay above minimum payment. Once this high rate bill is paid, then move on to the next one. Believe it or not, it never takes that long to satisfy old debt and you'll be saving quite a few bucks doing things this way. The reason you want to keep your mortgage out of the equation is because you have to pay that or the bank may take your house. Most home loans would literally take years to pay off, and you'll want to see results, so just pay as agreed. Good luck to you. And budget your money.
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