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01/16/2010
The new year is a few weeks old, which means some people have already had enough time to break financially-related resolutions.
However, people who are still trying to improve their financial situation may take heed of some recommendations made by AAA, which would include a review of a number of different areas.
Those would include their income, expenditures, credit and taxes. Making adjustments in these areas could help consumers who are trying to pay off debt.
"By looking at each component, they should be able to determine what financial repairs or maintenance may be necessary," Bill Gerhard, director of AAA Financial Services, said.
Regarding credit, consumers should try to make sure they maintain their credit score, which would include keeping the amount of debt they have on their cards low. AAA noted that people who are having trouble making minimum payments may consider visiting a consumer credit counseling service.
Such services can provide a number of services to help pay off debt, including a debt management plan. Through such plans, consumers may be better able to deal with what they owe through lower interest payments and fewer bills.