Episode 348: How A Teacher From The Bronx Moved To Abu Dhabi, Pays 0 Taxes & Had $17K of Student Loans Forgiven With Journeyer Cassandra Henry

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of my most impactful conversations are with people who are in the thick of the journey, not just people who have reached Financial Independence. In today’s episode of Journey to Launch, I’m bringing back Cassandra Henry, a Journeyer who doesn’t have it “all figured out,” but is on an inspiring path toward financial freedom.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cassandra, an Expat living in Abu Dhabi, was one of my first 1:1 financial coaching clients. She has paid down debt, moved abroad, and found that financial independence is a worthwhile goal no matter what your circumstances. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We chat about gamifying your financial goals, paying zero taxes abroad, and having over $17k of student loan debt forgiven.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode you’ll also learn more about:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why living in Abu Dhabi is less stressful and how Cassandra is able to save money living abroad</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How COVID almost made Cassandra quit teaching, but instead she pivoted to an international teaching role</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The struggles of living across the world from family and the power of creating your own community</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Public Student Loan Forgiveness, how financial independence allowed Cassandra to take care of her family, why investing even a small amount matters + more</span></li> </ul> <div class="p-rich_text_section"> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong style= "font-size: revert; color: initial;"><em>Other Links Mentioned in episode:</em></strong></p> </div> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://journeytolaunch.com/episode111/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">H