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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Danielle Summer

Two No-Nonsense Ways This US Couple Paid Off Their 30-Year Mortgage In Eight Years

Shyra and Marques managed to pay off their six-figure mortgage in less than 25 years. (Credit: screenshot via BlackMarriedDebtFree.com)

Many Americans are grappling with debt, a challenge exacerbated by rising living costs and stagnant wages. According to CBS News, a recent survey revealed that nearly 18% of U.S. homeowners and 14% of renters are behind on their payments. This financial strain is often due to unforeseen expenses, job loss, or insufficient income, forcing many to seek assistance from government programs and non-profit organisations to avoid foreclosure and eviction.

Which is why the story of bloggers and US couple Shyra and Marques paying off their mortgage much earlier than scheduled is remarkable in a time of economic turmoil. In 2009, the couple purchased a home outside Sacramento, USA. Imppresively by 2017, the couple had paid off their 30-year mortgage. Since then, they have leveraged their financial freedom to invest in real estate, generate passive income, and embark on entrepreneurial ventures.

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