This Couple Bounced Back From $160,000 of Debt in 3 Years
For most people, tackling the average $8,000 we carry in credit card debt seems like an unbearable task. What if you had 20 times as much to worry about?
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Shedding $120,000 in Credit Card Debt Saved Her Life
When Franny Bostick thinks back on where she and her husband Jim were six years ago, with more than $120,000 in debt on 13 credit cards, she shudders. They not only faced financial ruin, but she also was on her way to a potentially catastrophic health crisis. But they turned it around. Here's how.
Former Olympic Rower Turned to Minimalism to Pay Down $82,000 in Debt
Rachel Jonat spent most of her young adult life dreaming of Olympic medals and crossing finish lines. But the games came and went, and she began a new chapter as a wife and mother -- facing $82,000 in debt.
A 4-Step Plan to Start Climbing Out of Debt Today
It can happen anytime after you get your first credit card. One day you look at the bill, and even the minimum payment is almost out of reach. Years of purchases spell out what seems to be a lifetime of repayments and a fortune in interest. Don't despair. You can climb out. Here's how.
What to Do When Mom and Dad Need Money Help
One of the toughest days in many people's lives comes when they realize that their parents need financial help. Especially if your mom and dad were always there for you when you needed them, it's only natural to want to return the favor when they need you. Here's how you can help your folks -- and what you definitely shouldn't do.
How to Create the Right Mindset to Get Out of Debt
Becoming debt-free isn't just about using solid money-management techniques and effective debt-elimination strategies. It's also about having the right mindset to get out of debt.
