Man Pays Off $10,000 Credit Card Debt by Moving Back Home

I moved back into my parents' basement at 26 to pay off my $10,000 credit card debt. It was embarrassing, but I'm now almost debt-free.

Danny Stewart. Courtesy of Danny Stewart Danny Stewart paid off $10,000 in credit card debt by moving back in with his parents. With strategic budgeting and help from a friend, he regained control of his finances and moved out. His financial goals now include buying a house and repaying his student loans within seven years. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Danny Stewart, a 28-year-old public relations professional who paid down $10,000 in credit card debt. The following...