Are you tired of hearing success stories from folks who are earning $60,000, $80,000, or even $100,000 or more paying off debt and moving toward financial freedom? Where’s the inspiration for the folks out there that do not earn above average incomes? Look no further than today’s guest for that inspiration. Sarah Wilson paid off $33,000 of student loan debt ... Show More
Yesterday
The Messy Middle of Financial Independence (How to Stay Motivated)
The “messy middle” is the longest—and hardest—phase of the financial independence (FIRE) journey. It’s where progress feels slow, motivation dips, and burnout can creep in. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Carl Jensen (our guest host for today) ... Show More
33 m
Apr 24
From $69K Debt to Financial Independence in NYC
Kim Hunter Borst didn’t start her financial independence journey in New York City—but it’s where everything changed. After building a high-income life, she and her husband found themselves $69,000 in debt from lifestyle inflation. Instead of leaving NYC, they got intentional—cutt ... Show More
31m 16s
Apr 23
Paula Pant Quit Her Job with $25K (Now She’s FI in NYC)
Paula quit her $32,000 job in 2008—before she’d ever heard of the FIRE movement—with just $25,000 saved to travel the world. When she came back, she started freelancing and made a pivotal decision: buying a triplex and house hacking. That one move changed everything. Today, she’s ... Show More
33m 43s
Mar 2019
Dare to Pay Off Your Student Loans with Grant and Ally
Americans owe over $1.56 trillion in student loan debt - and that number is rising each year. So, what would you do to get your student loans paid off? Would you do something that seems scary just to wipe away your debt?
Today's podcast guest, Grant, and Ally from the new College ... Show More
48m 1s
Jan 2019
Kick Your Student Loan Debt to the Curb with David Carlson
Student loans can suck the life out of you – I mean, you were just trying to get an education to get ahead. Today’s podcast guest, David Carlson, has got a Student Loan Solution to help you kick your debt to the curb.
What You'll Learn
How being $100,000 in student loan debt le ... Show More
34m 38s
Jan 2022
How to Get Out of Debt & Shift Your Relationship with Money
Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits, and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly wrote her new book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, roo ... Show More
43m 1s
Jul 2020
153 How Aja Dang Paid $200,000 Of Student Loans And Other Debt In 23 Months
On today's episode, Aja shares her journey to becoming debt-free by paying off $200,000 in just 23 months. This podcast episode is brought to you by the incredible Fab Aid initiative created by First Aid Beauty. First Aid Beauty has committed $1 million this year to help new grad ... Show More
48m 17s
Sep 2023
Financial Foundations #3: The Debt Debrief
For many of us, the concept of debt can trigger a complex range of emotions, including feelings of shame, anxiety, and dread.. In this third installment of our Financial Foundations series, presented by State Farm , we’re talking about debt and effective strategies for paying it ... Show More
22m 38s