How to Pay Down Holiday Debt as Quickly as Possible

Even with the best intentions, it’s too common: People rack up debt during the holidays. If you have some holiday debt, chances are that you want to get rid of that debt as soon as possible.

Here are some tips from Kevin Gallegos, the vice president of Phoenix operations for Freedom Financial Network:

1. Stop charging.

The first thing you need to do is stop using your credit card. “Don’t close any long-standing accounts with a positive payment history, as that can hurt your credit scores,” saysG...