You work for years to pay off your debt. You've scrimped. You've saved. You've put your extra dollars toward debt freedom. But what do you do with your money when you're done? How do you make the most of your finances now that you have new goals? And, more importantly, what can you do to avoid falling back into the debt trap?

That's what this week's "Money!" podcast is about. As usual, my co-host will be financial journalist Miranda Marquit. Listening in and sometimes contributing is producer and novice investor Aaron Freeman. Today, our special guest is Marcus Garrett, author of the book D.E.B.T. Free or Die Trying. We're going to talk about his journey to dig out of the debt hole — and what he's done to stay out of it.

Links
8 Surefire Ways to Get Rid of Debt ASAP
7 Great Tools to Help You Get Out of Debt
We've got another great podcast episode on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt forever
Don't forget to pick up a copy of Marcus' book, D.E.B.T Free or Die Trying
Subscribe to the Money Talks News newsletter
Take our course The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need
Take our course Money Made Simple
Miranda Marquit's website

You work for years to pay off your debt. You've scrimped. You've saved. You've put your extra dollars toward debt freedom. But what do you do with your money when you're done? How do you make the most of your finances now that you have new goals? And, more importantly, what can you do to avoid falling back into the debt trap?
That's what this week's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/podcasts/">"Money!" podcast</a>&nbsp;is about. As usual, my co-host will be financial journalist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/author/mirandamarquit/">Miranda Marquit</a>. Listening in and sometimes contributing is producer and novice investor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/author/aaronfreeman/">Aaron Freeman</a>. Today, our special guest is <a href="https://www.themarcusgarrett.com/">Marcus Garrett</a>, author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Debt-Free-Die-Trying-Buried/dp/0692769005">D.E.B.T. Free or Die Trying</a>. We're going to talk about his journey to dig out of the debt hole &mdash; and what he's done to stay out of it.
Links
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/8-smart-ways-pay-off-debt-fast/">8 Surefire Ways to Get Rid of Debt ASAP</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/7-new-ways-to-destroy-your-debt/">7 Great Tools to Help You Get Out of Debt</a></li>
<li>We've got another&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/10-steps-to-get-out-of-debt-now-and-stay-out-of-debt-forever/">great podcast episode on how to get out of debt and stay out of debt forever</a></li>
<li>Don't forget to pick up a copy of Marcus' book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087PKCXWH">D.E.B.T Free or Die Trying</a></li>
<li>Subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/#newsletter">Money Talks News newsletter</a></li>
<li>Take our course&nbsp;<a href="https://unb.moneytalksnews.com/retirement-guide/">The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need</a></li>
<li>Take our course&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moneytalksnews.com/courses/money-made-simple/">Money Made Simple</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mirandamarquit.com/">Miranda Marquit's website</a></li>
</ul>

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How to Destroy Your Debt and What to Do Next

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