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How do you blast away debt? I’ll give you a hint, it is not about paying the minimum payment on your debts. That just keeps you spinning the wheels. Our guest, Adam Carroll has something called The Shred Method that is going to revolutionize how you think about debt and how fast you can get out of it. Adam paid off his home in record time saving over $180,00 ... Show More
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