Avoid Unnecessary Debt

 Not all debt is bad—some (like a mortgage or student loan) can be an investment in your future. But high-interest debt like credit cards can eat into your wealth.


Strategy: If you have debt, focus on paying off high-interest balances first using the avalanche method or snowball method.


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