We have been on our debt-free journey on and off since May 2009 after we both graduated from college with our Master’s and mounds of student loan debt! We’d pay a few things off – here and there; but continued to use credit cards, bought a new house, and bought new cars.
You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.
– Dave Ramsey
Yes, I know that’s 10 years!! So in 2013, after we had our first child – a complete transformation took place. We got focused and dedicated on getting out of debt!
So let’s fast forward to late 2018/2019, we welcomed our second child in June and I decided while on maternity leave that I wanted to do something different career wise.
I accepted a new position with another company on October 1st. I was so excited about my new career change to only have it ripped right out from under my feet on November 1st. Exactly one month after starting, I received the worst news of my LIFE!!! My company was being acquired and I was going to be laid-off of work after stepping out on faith and changing jobs. But by the grace of God, things worked out in my favor (worked there only 7 months and received a nice severance package). *Note: I also accepted a new position and started July 1st!** Talk about FAVOR!!
And in February, we became DEBT FREE and was able to FULLY-FUND our emergency fund!!!
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I hope you will find our blog to be an inspiration to you and help push you to financial freedom!