Today we are hanging out with Ericka Young.
Ericka and her husband paid off nearly $100,000 of debt in the first 5 years of their marriage.
After paying off her debt Ericka went to Nashville to train with Dave Ramsey and his team to become a financial coach to assist others in getting out of debt.
Ericka is the author of the book Naked and Unashamed - 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have.
Timeline:
- 00:44 - Intro
- 01:18 - Ericka's Financial Freedom Journey
- 04:57 - Why we are in debt...
- 07:42 - Goal Setting
- 12:29 - Social Media's Impact
- 14:28 - Finding Money in Your Budget/Managing Spending
- 23:43 - Goal Setting Continued
- 28:02 - Hidden Expenses of Buying a House
- 29:17 - Planning Out the Monthly Spending
- 33:32 - Couple's Money Conversation
- 39:06 - Rapid Fire: Share an internet resource like Mint with the Financial Freedom Community
- 41:01 - Rapid Fire: What is your favorite financial blog?
- 42:02 - Rapid Fire: What is one financial book that everyone should read?
- 44:26 - Contacting Ericka
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