Getting out of debt will not happen overnight; it takes time. Here are the Baby Steps that will get you started:
Step 1:
$1000 in an Emergency Fund.Step 2:
Pay off all debt with the Debt Snowball.Step 3:
Three to six month expenses in savings.Step 4:
Invest 15% of income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement plans.Step 5:
College funding.Step 6:
Pay off your home early.Step 7:
Build wealth and give.