Tips to Get Out of Credit Card Debt

May 4, 2006 — -- Credit card debt is a major problem in the United States.

The average household with at least one credit card carries an average of $9,498, nearly twice the level of a decade ago.

There are warning signs that you may be getting into trouble, said Ellen McGirth, editor at large of Money magazine, as well as simple steps you can start taking right now to get out of it.

Read McGirth's advice below.