How The Recession Helped This Couple Get out of Debt and Start a Business

There are debt-free stories, and then there’s the story of Freddie and Sahirenys.

This couple was not only able to clear $90,000+ in debt but also saved enough money to leave their jobs, start a business, get married, and raise two kids.

On top of that, Sahirenys and Freddie did this in 5 years!

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 

• Why your debt-free journey and budgeting approach should be personal to your situation
• How the Recession affected the way Freddie and Sahirenys looked at their debt
• Having conversations with your partner to make sure you are focused on the same financial goals
• Changing the conversation about student loans: The conversation Freddie and Sahirenys had about student loans 
• How the Recession changed Sahirenys and Freddie’s approach to a debt-free life
• How Sahirenys and Freddie set up an emergency fund while building a business and raising a family
• How they dealt with a family medical emergency...and kept up with their debt freedom plan
• Developing skills that allow you to get multiple jobs
• What to do about personal finance when your life doesn’t fit the textbook
• Why families of color need to share their debt freedom stories and have access to the right resources
• Balancing short-term and long-term needs in your budget as a couple
• The High 5 Banking Method

 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Mint
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad
• The Poised LIfestyle (Sahirenys’ website)
• Poised Lifestyle on Instagram