Today we are joined by Aja McClanahan from the blog Principles of Increase for Girl Gone Frugal podcast episode 3. Aja and I had an amazing time talking for 2 hours before recording and I think that Aja’s story will inspiring to those of you who are looking to change your financial life by switching to a cash only budget.
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Show Notes:
- Sound quality is a little scratchy on my end. I am upgrading my equipment in August, so I appreciate your patience. I just wanted to make sure podcasting was right for me before investing in a lot of equipment 🙂
- Debt Free in 24 Hours (Aja’s book) available on Amazon.com
- Word for the podcast: Hygge (Danish) it basically means an absence of anything annoying. In this conversation we will use that to mean an absence of debt.
- Learn a little bit about Aja’s story!
- Aja’s “Hood Rich” Post
- How Aja and her husband got their home-free
- Why she doesn’t like the word “Hood” but uses it anyway
- Her family’s cash only pledge, the difficult choices they made, and what the universe manifested
- How she got her car
- What happens when you take financing out of your money picture (it’s not an option)
- My mind is blown!
- 3 things Aja suggests doing to change your money mindset.
- Her future goals
- A book recommendation-The Great Debt Dump by the Debt Free Divas
- Will you move…when the kids get bigger?
- Aja LOVES her neighborhood!
- How Aja and her husband are keeping their kids “grounded” in life
- Future goals for Principles of Increase
- Who is Aja trying to serve via her blog?
- The push to retire early.
- Extreme Savings
- Aja’s advice for people who are in their (50s+) who are struggling financially
I am 100% convinced that Aja and her husband will rock their current and mutual goals. I had a wonderful time talking to Aja and I hope you get a chance to visit her blog and get inspired.
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Congrats on another podcast Michelle! Looking forward to listening to this on my morning walk!
Thanks Tonya! Love the video from today. Sound quality of the podcasts will improve beginning in August when I invest in equipment LOL!
Anja was totally a saver! I couldn’t believe how Aja and her husband got their home-free. I enjoyed your podcast Michelle! Congrats.
Thanks Jayson! I was in shock too about the house!