The Balance Transfer Strategy That Erased $18,000 in Credit Card Debt (Without Paying a Dime in Interest)
How to use 0% balance transfer cards to eliminate credit card debt without paying interest. Step-by-step stacking strategy with real math.
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Where is your money actually going?
After taxes -- the amount that actually hits your bank account
Here's the thing
You're saving only 9% of your income. Getting to 20% could mean an extra $6,600 per year working for you.
Monthly surplus/deficit
+$1,075
Unaccounted money -- add it to savings!
Needs: 59% of income
$2,950
Target: 50% ($2,500) (over target)
Wants: 11% of income
$525
Target: 30% ($1,500) (on track)
Savings: 9% of income
$450
Target: 20% ($1,000) (below target)
Total tracked spending
$3,925
79% of your income
Biggest need: Housing
$1,500
30% of your income
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