7 easy ways to stay out of debt

It’s so easy to fall deeply into the abyss of debt. There are hot new toys to buy for your kids, and fancy new electronics to purchase for you and your spouse.

Then, there are the day-to-day expenses: Your rent or mortgage, groceries, insurance premiums, gasoline, cable and other bills.

But debt is not inevitable. To help you sidestep debt before it starts spiraling out of control, we’ve got these seven tips.

How have you stayed out of debt? Share with us in comments below or on our Facebook page.

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