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11 Ways To Pay Off Debt Fast

Consolidating debt, negotiating interest rates, and switching insurance companies are just a few ways to pay off debt fast.

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By Emily Batdorf

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Emily Batdorf

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Emily Batdorf is a personal finance expert specializing in banking, lending, credit cards, and budgeting. Her work has been featured by the New York Post and MSN.

Edited by Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan

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Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.

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Barry Bridges

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Barry Bridges

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Barry Bridges is the personal loans editor at Credible. Since 2017, he’s been writing and editing personal finance content, focusing on personal loans, credit cards, and insurance.

Updated March 28, 2025

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