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The Harvard Federal Credit Union recommends a nine-step process to manage debt stress: (1) Name your fear, (2) Know your numbers by listing debts, (3) Make a repayment plan using methods like snowball or avalanche, (4) Automate payments to reduce mental load, (5) Celebrate small wins, (6) Build a mini emergency fund, (7) Talk to a friend, relative, or financial counselor, (8) Practice self-compassion, and (9) Limit exposure to shame-triggering media.
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- How Debt Stress Affects Your Health (And How a Debt Management ... harvardfcu.org via serper
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