This document discusses various strategies for reducing debt, including budgeting, negotiating with creditors, and using debt consolidation services. It recommends that consumers first try reducing expenses by carefully tracking spending over a week to identify unnecessary costs that can be cut. If extra funds cannot be found, the document suggests negotiating directly with creditors for more favorable terms like lower interest rates. As a last resort, debt consolidation companies can help by having consumers make one low monthly payment while the company pays multiple creditors. The key is learning how to properly handle and pay down debt over time.