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Set down the Starbucks.

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Forgo the avocado toast.

The stereotypes feel reductive and according to experts, they actually are.

Thats right, Gen X should be known for more than its innovations in grunge music.

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Its also the generation that carries the most debt.

Baby Boomers and Millennials are in the middle of the road with $18,779 and $30,558, respectively.

They have the highest median credit card, auto loan, and student loan balances.

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So, how does one avoid getting crushed under the weight of all that debt in the first place?

Keeping track of your expenses is a good starting point for anyone dealing with debt.

Its never too late to educate yourself about managing money and connect with experts whose advice resonates with you.

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And while youre at it, a side hustle never hurts, either.

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