5 Years Debt Free | reacting to paying off $200,000 of debt | aja dang

Hey everyone, it's Aja Dang and I'm excited this year marks my 5 year DEBT FREE ANNIVERSARY. I cannot believe how long it has been since I've had no student loans, no car loans and no credit card debt. As I think back on my journey, I'm proud to say that this is still one of my biggest accomplishments. Today I'm reacting to my debt-free announcement video 🎉 Through consistent budgeting and focus on personal finance, I've learned valuable lessons about maintaining financial freedom. My path to simple living and achieving my financial goals has taught me that slowing down can help you appreciate your progress even more. 💕 Thanks to everyone who has watched and supported me along the way.

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[JamieKateAdoc]

I can't believe that was 5 years ago! I loved following your journey!

[marshmallowbuns]

I can’t believe it has been 5 years! I am so happy for you. I’m sorry to hear you get hater comments regarding your monthly budget. Don’t let them diminish your accomplishment. You worked really hard and it paid off. I know so many people who don’t have the discipline to pay off debt even when their salary increases. Instead they let lifestyle creep take over and live paycheck to paycheck. It takes a lot of hard work and grit to delay gratification. So happy for you!!!

[MBabyakTV]

The same people who diminished your accomplishments by saying it’s because you make a lot of money are the same people who make excuses as to why they can’t do the same. They will always be stuck and unhappy until they realize they’re the ones holding themselves back. $200k is a lot of money! You did that!! 🎉 And you’re continuing to thrive by being mindful with your money.

[WendyVaz]

Cried so much rewatching this video with you, I found you thru your debt journey and you've been such an inspiration for me to go debt free (finally achieved it last year!) and also keep on going to rebuild that financial confidence. Thank you thank you thank you so much for documenting and sharing your journey with us!

[MissGammons]

Time flies! I remember all the videos and crying when you posted the video of being debt free. I still share your experience with loved ones who are struggling financially. I helped my mom, who was recently divorced, get out of $13, 000 of credit card debt in a year 🎉 and also paid off my own student loans. I didn’t grasp the full understanding until I watched your videos. Wishing you and Brian nothing but the best.

[Kaliposwife]

I remember when you paid off your debt. Can’t believe it’s been 5 years. Congratulations and it’s so great to see you today, growing and thriving. I love your Dave Ramsey video as well.

[VS-fopy]

Wow! 5 years?! I came across your videos over 6 years ago and followed along your journey and rooted you on and cried when you cried when you did your debt free scream. You are an inspiration. I was also on my debt free journey, that’s how you were in my feed. I followed Dave Ramsey as well and paid off my debt and mortgage at 43 years old.

[phuonglememo]

First time I watch your video but I feel a deep connection listening to your story. I love your voice and appearance right after a few mins and idk why ❤❤❤ hit the subscribe button and I definately follow your journey from now on.

[jenaescott]

Thank you for sharing your financial freedom journey! Definitely a reminder for me to keep going, on baby step 2 and pursing being debt free by 2029!!

[shapemailife]

Aja, congratulations! You are my biggest inspiration for my debt-free journey. It just felt overwhelming before that. Thank you so so much!

[youngiraffe]

Your original video posting about your debt helped me navigate tricky financial situations and helped me not gain student loan debt. Congratulations!

[NicolleJansson]

Omg crying. I am so incredibly proud of you!!

[Kenzieframe]

I vividly remember watching those videos and feeling so inspired. So thank you and I’m glad your still debt free 😊

[raymondchoon]

I was impressed by your debt free video 5 years ago. Shared the video with my office colleagues back then. Happy anniversary.

[taylordeal]

I remember crying at my desk at work watching this 5 years ago. I have always been so good with money but i made some big purchases this year (house that needed renos, land, and a honeymoon/wedding) so now i get to do my own debt payoff journey. I have a 2 year plan to knock out $33000. Im so confident I can do this after watching you do it ❤

[akirebara]

insane that dave ramsey & his team pulled your video out of circulation (the debt-free scream) once they saw you being honest with how you disagree with some of the moral problems of that company. but im glad your video is still up. i still watch it every now and again to get me fired up to pay off my tiny condo (its my only debt). love you, aja.

[tb]

11:15 Did she say “enjoy the rest of your life” after you finished paying it off? That’s a great sign off because that’s what it really is. You get to go enjoy your life!

[ayuumz]

I’m rewatching this with you and I got emotional again!! The fact that you did this alone, it’s mind blowing.
So proud of you Aja!!

[katiekolle]

You have come so far! Congrats for the 5 year DEBT FREE anniversary! I remember watching the video when it first came out... I was crying with you.

[misswiss]

ignore the haters, GIRL YOU DID while also being such an inspiration to us out here