The vast majority of people in the United States struggle with high levels of debt. The good news is that there are multiple ways to get out of debt quickly. These tips will require lifestyle adjustments, but the tips are also proven to be effective.

Live on a Budget

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Few people live on a budget each month. A budget should guide monthly spending. Budgeting helps people align various spending categories with their overall goals. For most people, the mortgage or rent will be the most significant expense. Some people are so deeply in debt that student loans or car payments are the biggest expense. Another benefit of a budget is that it helps people understand where their money is going every month.

Debt Snowball

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The debt snowball method is proven to be useful for people getting out of debt. With this method, people list their obligations from smallest to largest. While making minimum payments on the most substantial debts, all of the additional money is thrown towards the lowest debt. Over time, people generally get out of debt faster with the debt snowball method than other programs.

Reduce Investments

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Getting out of debt is difficult while fully funding investments. Anyone who wants to get out of debt should limit their investments to a small percentage of their income. Although some people want to invest more, investing takes away all of the additional cash flow used on debt payments. By getting out of debt first, a person will have much lower stress levels and more money to invest with later in life.

Sell Things

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Most people have too much stuff around their homes. Selling stuff online is easier than ever before. Numerous people have made thousands of dollars by selling products they no longer use. Although it can be a hassle to get everything together, selling products to other people is a proven way to make extra money to pay down debt. Not only will this method generate additional cash, but selling things will also reduce clutter.

Move to a Smaller Home

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Some people purchased too big of a home relative to their income. In some cases, the only way for people to get out of debt is to sell their current home and move to a smaller one. Moving to a more modest home can be a difficult decision for people to make. A house is an emotional investment, and few people are comfortable living in a smaller space. If you really don’t wish to move from your home, see how there might be options to refinance your home instead. You can potentially cash out on equity your home has to help pay debts, or lower your interest rate so you can focus more on other debts other than your mortgage. 

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