The Carnival of Debt Reduction goes back home to Mighty Bargain Hunter this week.

Some picks for this week out of the great submissions:

• Scott on Money with an interesting suggestion on getting debt reduction for Christmas.
• War on Credit Cards says don’t pay the minimum!
• Tricia had a little extra help not using her credit card.

Next week, Necessary Virtues hosts, so submit those debt reduction posts!

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