Dirty Dishes Cause Debt!

Why Cleaning Your Kitchen Can Help Save Money

By Jill Cooper

The other day I was asked one of the most common questions that people ask me: "Where do I start to get out of debt?" After telling me of her huge credit card debt and how they eat out almost every night, the lady took a deep breath and said, "How do I save on laundry detergent and cleaning supplies?"

Sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. Even though saving money on cleaning supplies does help and should be done, that usually isn't where the biggest problem with debt lies. This woman never once thought to ask me how to stop eating out so much. Most people don't want to face the real causes of their debt. Their biggest problems are the things they like the most. Going out to eat is one of the top five causes of debt

We go out to eat because we can't face a dirty kitchen. Keeping your kitchen empty of dirty dishes is the key to saving money. This is probably the No. 1 way to start getting out of debt. Most people are so overwhelmed with piled countertops and dirty dishes that they would

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