Debt is the unfortunate downside to the freedoms afforded to us by life in a consumer society. From student loans to credit cards, finance deals to mortgages, our economy is founded on consumer debt. Let Paul Beckwith be your guide through the minefield of debt. His practical, easy-to-follow guide will teach you how to set achievable goals, how to make a budget, how to take responsibility for your own money problems, and in so doing, how to get out - and stay out - of debt.