To stay off the hamster wheel of debt, experts recommend saving for emergencies while keeping up with credit card payments. That way, you can pay for unexpected purchases with cash instead of credit.

In fact, experts recommend it because it can keep you off the hamster wheel of debt. Here’s how to find the money in your budget to put toward savings and credit card payments.

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