CAN I TACKLE MY MORTGAGE ON MY SCHEDULE?

This week I sat down with author and thrifty lifestyle blogger, Kim Anderson.

Kim Anderson is the author of Live, Save, Spend, Repeat: The Life You Want with the Money You Have. She’s also a thrifty lifestyle blogger, podcaster and Blogging Coach. She lives in North Carolina with her Youtuber husband, 6 year old son and adorably identical twin baby girls.

HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• How Kim’s parents influenced her and created a domino effect of becoming debt free in her life.
• How Kim’s family celebrated being mortgage-free.
• How Kim and her husband made the decision to go from two incomes to one.
• Where Kim’s entrepreneurial spirit came from.
• How credit card fraud impacted Kim’s life.
• Why and how Kim made the transition to a cash based life.
• The little things Kim did (and you can do too) to pay off your mortgage sooner.
• How a little bit of money can make a big impact on your debt.
• The importance of understanding the true amount that you'll pay for a home (or any debt).
• What changed for Kim and her husband once the mortgage was paid off.
• How turning your finances into a game can encourage your progress.
• What amortization is and how to use it in your situation.
• Why teamwork is imperative when paying off a large debt.
• How Kim still budgeted for items that brought happiness even while paying down debt.
• What to know and consider around your budget before purchasing a home.

LINKS WE MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

• Thrifty Little Mom
• Kim Anderson Consulting
• Live, Save, Spend, Repeat by Kim Anderson
• Amortization Calculator