Whether you’re in $300 or $30,000 of debt, lowering those balances or paying them off completely should be the top priority. Debt can keep you chained to the whim of your lender(s), and just out of reach of financial flexibility and freedom. Here are five realistic ways to start lowering that debt and working towards a sustainable future. Create A Budget: And Stick To It How many times have you been in a store and thought: ”I can afford just this little thing”, and ended up spending way more money than you know you should have? A simple budget can…