From Broke at 30 to Becoming a Millionaire By 40

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We set what at the time was a crazy goal of becoming a millionaire at 40. This is our story.

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Early 30s

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With debt decreasing and income increasing, we went from being buried in debt to having space to start saving and investing.

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Late 30s

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What’s Next in My 40s?

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We are also starting to look for a new house. Yes, we will probably end up going back into mortgage debt and will spend time becoming mortgage free again.

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Our Journey to Becoming a Millionaire By 40

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