How to get out of debt you can't afford
When your monthly debt payments exceed your income, these strategies can help you regain financial control.
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Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics, from the benefits of gold investing to the many uses of home equity loans.
Angelica previously held editorial roles at Bankrate, HousingWire and other financial publications, where she focused on insurance, credit cards and mortgage and housing content. She has also written for publications like The Motley Fool and Forbes Advisor. Prior to working in personal finance, Angelica held editorial roles at alt-weeklies that include the Houston Press and the Dallas Observer.
When your monthly debt payments exceed your income, these strategies can help you regain financial control.
These smart, actionable strategies can be used to crush your debt faster and regain control of your finances.
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