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Here's how to turn a debt-free dream into reality

Debt payoff doesn’t require perfection. Practical tips and simple strategies to tackle credit cards, loans and old bills and start your journey. Find out more.

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Q: I was talking with my brother, and he shared that he and his wife are aggressively paying off their debt so they can take a year off to travel. I admire their focus and discipline, and honestly, I’d love to do something similar one day. The problem is, I feel embarrassed asking them how they’re making it work. I have a few debts of my own that I’ve been avoiding, like credit card bills, an old cellphone bill, and a car loan I took out a few years ago to consolidate other debt. Looking back, I know I could have made better decisions, but right now I mostly feel stuck and unsure where to begin. My brother and his wife have each other to commiserate on the hard days, but I’d be doing this on my own. Can you share some practical advice and motivation for someone in my position who wants to start a debt-free journey? I don’t want to be left standing on the runway waving as everyone else takes off. ~Matt

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