GettyBlack Friday is here, meaning the shopping season is in full swing. Many find themselves struggling to figure out a way to pay for it all, and turn to credit cards so they can afford the holidays. For those turning to cards this year, here are some tips to keep your debt to a minimum:Create A Budget: The holidays shouldn’t be an excuse to run wild with spending. After Black Friday there’s Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday...the holidays are full of sales and your goal should be to not buy anything full-price. Pay it off quickly: If you do wind up using credit cards, pay off your balance as soon as you can, within the billing cycle, to avoid costly interest charges.

Source: Forbes November 29, 2019 23:15 UTC