Episode 131: When You Give a 24 Year Old $600,000… - SUMMER REWIND

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Today’s episode originally aired in October of 2021 and it tells an in-depth version of our financial story up until that point. We share our whirlwind adventure that started with Justin receiving $600k at age 24 from a lawsuit payout with absolutely no clue how to manage money. We then found ourselves deep in over $220k of debt. We made drastic changes that resulted in us paying off $132,000 of debt in 18 months and finally achieving what we consider "financial freedom."    In this episode we chat about:  Receiving $600k at ages 23 and 24  Spending every last penny and getting into over $220k of debt in 3.5 years How we dug our way out of the hole we created   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 10: Amway SCAMway   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial freedom. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!   FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter   OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Join Everything but the Bagel, our exclusive membership community   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing