Getting Out of Debt By Russ Crosson l Excerpt from 8 Important Money Decisions for Every Couple

Excerpt from: 8 Important Money Decisions for Every Couple. Copyright © 1980; updated edition © 2012 by Russell D. Crosson. Published 2012 by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene Oregon. Used by Permission.

Here are five practical steps on how to tackle existing debt.

Russ Crosson is President and CEO of Ronald Blue & Co., Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ronald Blue & Co. is one of the largest independent fee-only wealth management firms in the United States. Through a network of 15 branch offices and four distinct divisions, the company provides financial wisdom based on biblical principles to clients across the wealth spectrum in these key areas: comprehensive, fee-only financial and estate planning; investment analysis and management; philanthropic counsel and strategies for charitable giving; tax preparation and business consulting for individuals and organizations; retirement plan services and fiduciary discharge, and wealth transfer planning. The firm employs close to 275 staff members, manages over $7 billion in investment assets, and serves more than 6,000 clients in almost all 50 states (as of 12/31/12).