How to Define and Achieve Your New American Dream

Published: June 22, 2021, 5 a.m.

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Historically, the American Dream was to simply own your own home. But in this day and age, is getting out of debt the new American Dream? Our consultant takeover continues this week with Meagan Landress and Dan Rooker who unpack that very question.

They break down current attitudes\\u2014many of which came about as a result of the pandemic\\u2014toward purchasing a home, investing, and paying down different kinds of debt. SLP publicist Brittney Lynn makes a guest appearance on the show to discuss how she was able to achieve her own American Dream\\u2014paying down $50,000 in debt, leaving the corporate world, and running a location-independent business from a van alongside her husband and two dogs.

In today\\u2019s episode, you\'ll find out:

  • Why asking, \\u201cIf all things were possible, what would I do?\\u201d will bring you a big step closer to defining your American Dream
  • How to pay down your three \\u201cbuckets\\u201d of debt and become financially secure
  • Pros to renting a home versus buying a home
  • How you can become financially independent while having a mortgage
  • Why you can reach your American Dream while having student loan payments

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