Debt can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to keep weighing you down. If you’re committed to the cause, you can pay it off — no matter how much you owe. You’re certainly not alone in carrying debt.

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Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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