A new survey shows one in five Americans have decided to put off any debt payment planning.

PennyWise Podcast host Teri Barr is talking with Melissa Lambarena, a credit card expert with NerdWallet, to learn why so many people are deciding not to deal with their debt right now.

Melissa tells us more about the survey, than walks us through the simple but solid steps to start tackling your debt.

More from Melissa on NerdWallet:
AmEx's Member Week Brings Cardholders Exclusive Discounts
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5 Things to Know About the JCPenney Credit Card

A <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/personal-finance">new survey</a> shows one in five Americans have decided to put off any debt payment planning.
PennyWise Podcast host Teri Barr is talking with <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/author/melissa-lambarena">Melissa Lambarena</a>, a credit card expert with NerdWallet, to learn why so many people are deciding not to deal with their debt right now.
Melissa tells us more about the survey, than walks us through the simple but solid steps to start tackling your debt.
More from Melissa on NerdWallet:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/amex-member-week-cardholder-discounts">AmEx's Member Week Brings Cardholders Exclusive Discounts</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/dicks-sporting-goods-credit-card">5 Things to Know About the Dick's Sporting Goods Credit Card</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/credit-cards/jcpenney-credit-card">5 Things to Know About the JCPenney Credit Card</a></li>
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PennyWise is a show about money, personal finance, investing and travel. Hosted by Nat Cardona, the program features the financial experts from NerdWallet.

PennyWise is a show about money, personal finance, investing and travel. Hosted by Nat Cardona, the program features the financial experts from NerdWallet.

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