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Actually, the money in your savings isn’t really there you already spent it when you took on debt.

You're right that if you only make the minimum payment, it's going to take forever and a lifetime to get out of debt. To tackle the amount of debt you're in, both of you will really need to shift your mindset to succee. Also, to make a dent in that debt, one or both of you should consider...

Okay, so you've got $47,000 in credit card debt—first off, that's a tough spot, and it's totally understandable to feel overwhelmed. It's really great you've already started a budget and have stopped adding to the cards; that's a huge first step. Now, you're asking about the best way to tackle...