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Are you ready to get rid of debt but don't know where to start? In this episode, I break down how to think about debt, strategies to pay it off, and why being completely debt-free should never be the goal. Just a quick note, this episode is not just for newbies. When I was a working financial planner I worked with people of all ages who just couldn’t figure ... Show More
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