If you’ve ever watched the 2009 movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” you’ve seen how a bad shopping habit can wreak havoc on both your finances and personal life.

Perhaps like Isla Fischer’s character in the film, you have found yourself in a retail quandary. Similarly to how many people emotionally eat to fill the void in their lives, maybe you turn to online stores and the Sunday ads to make up for what you feel you’re missing.

There is something about the fall season that inspires fresh starts and changes. As someone looking to give your finances the fresh start they deserve, autumn is a great time to create new habits and tackle your personal finance goals. New Era Debt Solutions reveals why you should use fall as an opportunity to get your finances on track instead of putting them in hibernation mode.

Sometimes, it is easier said than done when resolving to save money. Some people don’t know where to start whereas others think they are making the right moves but are actually throwing more money down the drain. In this week’s blog, New Era Debt Solutions reveals the 5 ways you could be throwing money away without realizing it and what you can do to fix it.

If you’re struggling with the burden of outstanding debt, you’re not alone. In 2015, studies found that the average American household carries about $130,922 in total debt.