From How Jackie Paid Off Nearly $100,000 Of Debt To Become Debt Free · · His And Her Money
“It took us 27 months to pay off just over 50 thousand dollars of debt with intense focus, and one of the biggest expenses we tackled was our grocery budget which varied month to month.”
On , Jackie Willyard, Senior Vice President of Operations at WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP/DE, spoke about debt repayment during How Jackie Paid Off Nearly $100,000 Of Debt To Become Debt Free on His And Her Money.
Jackie Willyard, then known as Jackie Freeman, appeared on the "His and Her Money Show" in 2017 to discuss how she and her husband paid off nearly $100,000 in debt. She stated that the debt included their home, several vehicles, student loans, credit cards, and a home improvement loan. She said the process took 27 months to pay off over $50,000, and that they eliminated credit card use, tithed a portion of their income, and focused on reducing expenses like their grocery budget. Willyard noted that communication was key to their success and that they faced obstacles such as their son's multiple surgeries but avoided taking on new debt. Willyard described the experience as freeing, allowing her to pursue goals like qualifying for the Boston Marathon. She attributed their financial discipline to trust in God and advised others to take "baby steps," emphasizing that consistent small actions can lead to significant progress over time.