Is working to pay down debt a top priority for you? You’re hardly alone.
According to Experian's eighth annual State of Credit survey, four out of five Americans currently have some form of debt. This study finds that adults may carry, on average, roughly $200,000 in mortgage debt, $6,000 in credit card debt and $34,000 in student loan debt.
Those are steep numbers, to be sure, but no need to panic. It is possible to be the master of your money with simple, effective strategies to help you conquer debt, save more and propel you toward your financial goals.