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Previous Poll Results:

Last month we asked newsletter readers how long they thought it would take for them to be debt free (not including mortgage payments). Results show that many of our readers have already taken steps to get out of debt entirely (32%) while another 40% anticipate being debt free in less than five years. Another 16% expected to be out of debt in 5-10 years, 8% in 11-30 years and 3% expected to be in debt for 30+ years. The best news is that whether you think it will take you three or thirty years to get out of debt, Debt Wise™ from Equifax can help you plan and stay on course — and you may be able to pay off your debts faster than you may have imagined. Click here to learn more about Debt Wise.