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Yes, it's possible to save money while paying off credit card debt. Here's how

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Yes, it's possible to save money while paying off credit card debt. Here's how
Yes, it's possible to save money while paying off credit card debt. Here's how July 28, 20265:02 AM ET An illustration made of cut paper shows a purple credit card standing up on a flat, red calendar with dates numbered in the grid. A green circle below the card turns into a line that stretches out into the future, demonstrating making a plan to pay off credit card debt.

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. Reina Takahashi for NPR hide caption

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