“Take all of your debts, list them smallest to largest… increase your income and decrease your outgo to at least $2,000 a month… 2,000 divided into 27 is 14 months you’re done.”

The Ramsey Show · Financial Freedom Is Worth Fighting For

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List all debts from smallest to largest, increase net cash flow by $2,000 per month, and pay off the smallest debt first, then roll that payment into the next smallest debt until all are paid

$2,000 extra per month; $27,000 total debt; 14 months payoff estimate

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