How You Can Go From Broke at 30 to Millionaire By 40

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There are many reasons for turning our financial story around. It’s a mix of hard work and some luck. We set what at the time was a crazy goal of becoming a millionaire at 40.

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Early 30s

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Of the nearly $200,000 in debt, around $100,000 was mortgage debt, and the rest were student loans, car payments, and other smaller debts (credit cards, cell phones, etc.).

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Mid-30s

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Late 30s

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What’s Next in My 40s?

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