Living off the credit grid1 of 9It's not easy to go debt-free and live on cash alone.But if living off the credit grid sounds like the lifestyle for you, here are some tips on how to get there.Keep in mind, it may take a significant investment of time and trouble, and you'll be sacrificing some creature comforts along the way, says Elissa Burton, a financial planner with Francis Financial in New York.These seven steps will help you escape the credit grid and live without debt. Related Articles:Why debt management?5 ways to cut debt now2010 Frugal Living GuideSave money on groceriesRelated Links:Ways to dump debt in 2010Debt pay-down calculatorBuilding your emergency fund4 dumb financial moves advertisement
It's not easy to go debt-free and live on cash alone.
But if living off the credit grid sounds like the lifestyle for you, here are some tips on how to get there.
Keep in mind, it may take a significant investment of time and trouble, and you'll be sacrificing some creature comforts along the way, says Elissa Burton, a financial planner with Francis Financial in New York.
These seven steps will help you escape the credit grid and live without debt.
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