If your army composition is the same as in EB0.8: disband the elephants (you can build rams for nothing) and all but one ship. These toys are responsible for about 1/2 your debt. Spend all your money in the first turn for something usefull (e.g. additional garrisons for Epiros).

Forgett about Hellas and Makedonia: The Celts had already plundered it a few years ago, there is not much money in it. Pack your army on your last ship and make it to Italy. There, overrun the Romans. Epiros might or might not be attacked by the Maks the same time, but usualy they are to occupied with fighting KH for a couple of turns.

Make sure your last ship always ends its turn in a port of yours that it can not be attacked by pirates. You'll need it later and you'll don't have the money to build a new one.

Speed is everything: The Roman army is weak but will grow stronger every turn. Also, you are still sliding into the red as long as you don't have Capua and Rome. Once you have solved the Italian problem you should take every man left and make your glourious return to Greece. With Italy under your controll you should now have the money to pay for your army.