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Why do you have so much debt, anyway?

Find out why you’re overspending—and learn three ways to break the debt cycle.

Jan, 2026
LearnFinancial healthWhy do you have so much debt, anyway?
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You spend money when you’re emotional
You don’t know when to stop
You are a subscription junkie
Examine your spending habits

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You can come up with the best plan to pulverize your debt, but what good is it if you don’t break the cycle?

This brings us to another serious question: Are you a debt addict? Or a debtaholic? (This is a serious thing, by the way.) If you’re having a hard time sticking to your spending plan and continually revert to bad habits, the answer may be yes. Beyond not being able to live without plastic, here are some of the telltale signs:

Written byNicole Lapin.
Medically reviewed byAnn Wendling, MD, MPH.October, 2023

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