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We Sold Our House to Pay Off $45,000 in Credit Card Debt

A couple shares how a failed business led to $65,000 in debt — and how they paid off nearly $45,000.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mattie Gardner. It has been edited for length and clarity.
My husband and I are in credit card debt. We started at $63,227, and our current balance is $17,401.
Back in 2022, we took a big risk and… [3245 chars]

Source: Business Insider | Published: 2026-05-30T13:12:01Z

Credit: Business Insider

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