For this Listener Series episode, I chat with Sharifa Samuels who is originally from Ontario but now lives in my hometown of Vancouver. She shares how she was able to travel, pay for her wedding in cash, buy a place in one of the most expensive cities in the world, go back to school, but also aggressively pay down her debt and help her husband to do the same. Long description: Sharifa's Awesome Financial Advice for Others in the Same Boat? Write all your debts down, including interest rates and minimum payments Pay yourself first the entire time Choose your payment strategy: highest interest first or smallest balance, based on what makes you feel good Cut expenses! Automate as much as possible Write down and look often at your “Why?” Enrol those closest to you Read Her Original Blog Interview with Me: 4 Women Who Will Inspire You to Crush Your Debt Check Out Some of Sharifa's Best Blog Posts I Quit My Job Today! Grow Up Decision - To Buy or to Rent? When Fear Prevents You from Taking Action Got a story that you think would be good to share on an episode on of Listener series? Please email me! For more podcast episodes, check out the Podcast page. Shownotes: jessicamoorhouse.com/65