Melissa is the co-founder and content creator of the Millennial In Debt brand. She has paid over $100,000 in student loan debt on a teacher's salary and is currently teaching millennials how to get out of debt, build generational wealth and earn financial freedom.Melissa shares her story of going from knowing nothing about managing money or investing to paying off all her debt in 5 years and buying her first home. She shares what kept her motivated to reach her very large, multi-year debt payoff goal.We also discuss how debt can affect a millennial's ability to build wealth. If you’re a millennial, this episode is for you!Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review!Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudgetSign up for the FREE Budgeting Basics Email CourseLinks Mentioned:How To Invest Your First $100 WebinarFollow Melissa on Instagram: @millennialindebt