Becoming mortgage-free at 40: 'We used every spare penny to overpay our mortgage and saved over 100,000 in interest'
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Asta Jurksaite and her husband Gintas initially planned to buy a home in Lithuania but fell in love with Ireland and decided to stay. Determined to achieve financial freedom by their 40s, they focused on paying off their mortgage within ten years. Their journey highlights the influence of life changes on financial decisions and the commitment required to achieve significant financial goals, demonstrating their dedication to creating a stable future.
Asta Jurksaite and her husband aimed for financial freedom by paying off their mortgage within a decade, demonstrating determination towards their financial goals.
Initially saving to buy a home in Lithuania, their unexpected love for Ireland shifted their plans, resulting in the purchase of a property there.
Setting a goal for financial independence in their 40s prompted Asta and Gintas to focus on paying off their mortgage aggressively within ten years.
Asta's story exemplifies how life circumstances can change plans, and how dedication to financial stability can yield significant results.
Read at Independent
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