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You don\u2019t have to fix everything today. You just need a clear place to start, a way to account for all your outstanding bills and a quiet room to sit down and figure things out. Here\u2019s how to start getting your finances organized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Find the Pieces Before You Try to Solve the Puzzle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your \u201cno judgment\u201d step. Don\u2019t think ahead about the cost or process of paying stuff off: This step is to get clarity about where you actually stand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grab all your unopened mail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search your email (spam included) for account notices or overdue warnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll through your phone for payment screenshots or text reminders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in and verify your&nbsp; balances on your credit card and loan accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down who the lender is, what kind of debt it is (credit card, medical, payday, etc.), the balance and any upcoming due dates. No need for a plan of attack yet \u2014 just bring it all into the light so you can understand the complete picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Categorize<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything\u2019s out in the open, group things up. Collect your bills and add them to different buckets, like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Credit cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loans (personal, payday, auto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secured debt (mortgage, car payments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/debt-risks-explained-what-to-watch-for-before-and-after-you-borrow\/\">Collections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Put a star next to anything that feels especially urgent. That doesn\u2019t mean you need to handle it today\u2014it just helps you know where your attention might need to go first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Fill in the Blanks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably uncovered a few mystery accounts or missing amounts. That\u2019s normal, so don\u2019t stress just yet. Here\u2019s how to verify accounts opened in your name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.annualcreditreport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> AnnualCreditReport.com<\/a> and grab your free credit report. It\u2019ll list most of the debts in your name, even ones you may have forgotten.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call any lenders you\u2019re unsure about. Ask for your current balance, payment status or any past-due details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/article\/finance\/best-budget-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NerdWallet<\/a> or Empower can link to your accounts and help gather everything in one spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got the info, add it to the list you\u2019ve got going. Now you know what you owe, where you owe it and when it\u2019s due. That\u2019s some solid progress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Step Back and Look at the Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got most of the details down \u2014 now it\u2019s time to look at how you\u2019ve been spending your money. Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you using credit cards for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/which-meal-subscription-boxes-have-the-best-value\/\">groceries<\/a> or gas because your paycheck doesn\u2019t stretch far enough?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do payday or personal loans pop up again and again when things get tight?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there a bunch of medical bills that slipped through the cracks during a hard season?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The point here is not to judge, but to observe. Punishing yourself or berating yourself about past decisions won\u2019t help you practice better habits going forward. Being real \u2014 and having a source of truth to turn to \u2014 can help you break the bigger problem down into bite-sized chunks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Choose One Simple Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you finally see the full picture, it\u2019s tempting to try and tackle everything at once. But hang on \u2014 start small, and build up your appetite. Small successes early on will keep you more engaged and motivated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick One Thing You Can Do Today:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call the lender that worries you the most.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make one small payment, even if it\u2019s just the minimum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a reminder to your phone for the next due date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a tennis game, you have to serve the ball to win the match. This first action is that opening serve. Then, it\u2019s one play at a time, until the game is up. The difference here is that, by following small steps til payoff, you stand to win \u2014 big-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: If You\u2019re Still Spinning, Ask for Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are not supposed to do this alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>debt consolidation program<\/strong> can combine eligible debts totalling over $10,000 into one affordable monthly payment, and could help you become debt-free in as little as 24\u201348 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>financial coach<\/strong> can help you prioritize and move forward without judgment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve already done something important: You stopped ignoring the problem, and that counts for a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s just about taking the next right step. There\u2019s no perfect path here \u2014 only progress. 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