The fourth and final lesson I'm gleaning from Phyllis this week is the need for persistence.

I'm only on Day 22 of my Tangle with a Trespasser and already I've made a few mistakes, potentially cost myself an unnecessary $260, and wasted time that could be used in furthering my goal.

Just like your journey out of debt, everything won't go a smoothly as promised. But we have to resolve to press through. It's not easy. Dumping debt can be frustrated and filled with do-overs. Don't quit. In the meantime, here's the latest on this saga of my house being held hostage by a squatter.