Staying out of debt for good

The habits that prevent relapse

Watch the overview

Staying out of debt is harder than getting out. Most people pay it off and end up back within 3 to 5 years.

The difference isn't discipline. It's systems. People who stay out build guardrails that make slipping back nearly impossible.

These are the habits that keep you free.

Key points

Keep your buffer funded. It's what stops slow months from becoming credit card months. Never spend it to zero.
Pay cards in full every month. Can't pay the full statement? You can't afford what you bought. This one rule prevents 90% of debt.
Track net worth monthly. Total assets minus debts. This one number tells you whether you're moving forward, regardless of income.
Leave room for guilt-free spending. Deprivation budgets fail. Build spending money in. Able does this on purpose.
Talk about money with someone you trust. Secret financial lives lead to secret spending. A monthly 15-minute check-in cuts relapse risk.

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