How this girl paid off debt and created a budget and can help you too!

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Allea is a millennial who has paid off a huge amount of debt. She has documented the whole journey on her blog Askallea.com. She is a passionate personal finance blogger who helps her readers develop a better relationship with money. Fun fact: she is from a teeny tiny town in Nebraska and she has no sense of smell.

Welcome!

[2:55] Tell us something else about yourself
·       Have broken nose two times
[5:33] You have quite the debt payoff story- can you share it with us?
·       Graduated with $21 in student debt
·       Car loan
·       Study abroad loan
·       Lead a frugal life
·       $550 of pay would go towards “future me”
·       Side hustle/ roommates
[14:2] Have you made any big financial mistakes?
·       Not really
·       Budgeted $100 a month on clothes
[21:5] What topic do you like posting about most on your blog?
·       Money mindset
·       Mom taught about money in a practical way
[23:46] So you offer budgeting services- can you tell us a bit about your prices and what comes with the package?
·       Started by helping her friend create a budget
·       1 on 1 meeting
·       Starter homework
·       1-hour meeting
·       Can do over Skype
[28:26] What do you think is most important to remember when trying to pay off debt?
·       Make a plan and stick with it

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[34:50] Why do you think people fail to achieve their dreams?
·       People don’t know what to dream at first
[35:35] Do you have any favorite books or podcasts?
·       Book: Financially Fearless; the millionaire next door
[37:26] What’s your favorite quote?
·       Progress over perfection
·       Living in your means doesn’t have to suck