(Undated) -- Virginians joined millions of Americans going into debt to buy holiday presents and now the mailbox is filled with bills. Rebecca Hughes with more.Preview: Wrap Script:
(sound offtop)Preview: Amanda Woods, a Financial Health Specialist, says those debts are no laughing matter when they jeopardize your ability to pay the mortgage, the utilities, or buy groceries. She advises you pay the essentials before the credit cards and if you can't afford to pay down the holiday debt, reach out to a financial advisor.Preview: Woods urges you to find a financial advisor that doesn't charge for the service and says to start by checking with your local extension office.
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Holiday bills are due but many Virginians wonder what you should you do if you find those credit card bills are jeopardizing your ability to pay the rent, the utilities, or even buy food. Financial Health Specialist Amanda Woods advises people to find a financial advisor that will help you plan you way out of the debt.Preview: She says you can check your local extension office to find the service, most likely, for free. She says the worst thing you can do is ignore the debt because it can make things worse financially.