How I Ditched Debt: A Wish List Kept Her Going

Bev O'Shea, NerdWallet.com
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 5:00pm

In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.   Dear Debt Who: Melanie Lockert How much: Paid off $57,426 in 2 years, 11 months What do you do when you have a master’s degree in... More From NerdWallet How an Exporter Used Forbidden Fruit to Cheat U.S.

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