Escaping debt, children's costumes ahead on show

Information on getting out of debt, making children’s costumes, and the importance of family dinners will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, July 27th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, July 29th at 12:00 noon. (All times are Mountain.)

According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 69% of households in the U.S. hold some form of debt. Gary Barnes, entrepreneur, speaker and business coach, will talk about taking a proactive approach to paying off debt now instead of later, and he’ll explain the benefits of doing so. His company is Gary Barnes International, and he lives in Denver, CO.

If you like to make Halloween costumes or just play clothes for your kids, you’ll really enjoy the project Carina Gardner will demonstrate which results in an octopus costume. She is the Creative Director and Designer for Carina Gardner, Inc. and Carta Bella Paper Co. and lives in Salt Lake City, UT.

Pat Baird, Country Crock, cites research that shows that families who eat together tend to communicate better. She’s going to demonstrate some recipes that will make your table a magnet for family dinners. Baird lives in Greenwich, CT.

Information on dietary changes that can be helpful in dealing with diabetes and creating a grand entrance at your home will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, July 27th at 12:00 noon and on Saturday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m. (All times are Mountain.)

Connie Moyers is formerly with the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service and will suggest some dietary changes that can be very helpful in dealing with diabetes. She lives in Clovis.

Latriece Brooks, an interior decorator, will explain how to ensure that our home has a “grand entrance”

from the curb through the front door. Her company is Brooks Interior Re-Decorating and she’s from Clovis.

Get a handle on your debt

Here are 5 reasons to get a handle on your debt NOW!

• Lowers stress and anxiety. The elimination of debt will greatly relieve your stress and anxiety when you don’t have to worry about financial payments, savings and due dates.

• Paying interest is giving your wealth to others. The longer you stay in debt, the more you will end up owing. Paying off your debts now will save you money in the future.

• It’s never too late. The law of compounding will work at any age. Investing your money wisely and watching it grow at a compounded interest will expand your wealth.

• Your debt will not go away by itself. Unfortunately, debt does not disappear and pushing it off for a later date will not erase the money you owe. By tackling the issue now, you can move towards financial freedom.

• Improve personal relationships. Fights about finances is one of the leading causes of divorce. Living debt-free can put you in a better position to enjoy time with family and friends.

“Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.