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$90K in Debt to Coast FI with $1.5M (Here's the Blueprint)


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Ericka Young did what most people think is impossible—she went from 90k in debt to Coast FI with a seven-figure net worth. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, she's pulling back the curtain on how she did it.

What You'll Learn:

  • How to eliminate massive debt without living in total deprivation

  • The debt snowball method in action (and why it works psychologically)

  • When to stop paying off debt and start investing aggressively

  • Investment strategies that built $2.5 million in net worth

  • The mindset shift from "getting by" to building real wealth

    Perfect for: Anyone in debt who wants a realistic path to financial independence, or for people looking to accelerate their wealth-building timeline. Ericka's a financial coach who's been exactly where you are. Her story is proof that financial freedom isn't reserved for high earners—it's about strategy, discipline, and knowing when to shift gears.


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