Book excerpt: As tens of millions of people have discovered, debt can be a crushing burden. It can tear down dreams and destroy lives. But debt can be avoided. With fiscal discipline and a clear plan, anyone can get out of debt and live debt-free. In the easy-to-read, accessible style of the Get Out of Debt! series, authors David and Marcia Rye explain how to: Assess debt problems Use home equity to get rid of debt Cut college expenses Live within a budget Understand bankruptcy law Stay out of debt No one has to live in the shadow of financial insecurity any longer. When the economy takes a turn for the worse, it's essential to get out of debt. With this series at your side, you’ll conquer debt and secure the financial future you deserve! Be sure to get all four books in the Get Out of Debt! series.