financeDebt Repayment
#RI-6a0ea0d7·6 months ago·
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“I aggressively paid off all my debt and mortgage.”
What Actually Happened
I just turned 50! I paid off my house this year; MCOL. Paid off my student loans last year. Paid off all personal loans and credit cards. I only have 3 months of emergency fund, but will work on making it at least 1 year's worth. I spend 2.5k/month without the mortgage. Mostly food.
I'm employed but not permanent; 120k/yr. No opportunity to do OT. I'm saving as much as I can and at the same time trying to enjoy my life by eating out a lot, which I enjoy.
It took me 10 years to pay off my hou
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