Pay off your smallest debt first to be motivated to continue paying off your debts. Most financial advisers recommend paying your largest debts and those with the highest interest rate first, but that can take time, which can be frustrating. Paying off the smallest debt completely makes you feel that you really are making progress. Caution: Be sure that you continue to make at least minimum payments on larger obligations, such as car loans, credit card bills and student loans.

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