NRI couple reveals how normal life decisions led to ₹8.4 crore debt in the US
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An NRI couple living in the United States has shared how a series of ordinary financial decisions left them with more than $8,50,000 (₹8.4 crore) in debt. The couple, who document their financial journey on Instagram, said they never intended to borrow such a large amount of money. They are now working towards becoming debt-free within the next 1,200 days.
The couple, who run the Instagram page @moneyharmony123, moved to the US at the age of 22 in search of a better future. Like many immigrants, they dreamed of having successful careers, owning a home, enjoying family vacations, and building wealth through investments. Over the years, they achieved many of these goals and steadily improved their lifestyle.
According to the couple, every financial decision seemed reasonable at the time. They purchased a house after marriage, upgraded their car, renovated their kitchen, took vacations, and later invested in another property. Since these were common milestones of success, they never viewed them as risky financial choices.
However, each new purchase brought additional monthly payments and loans. Over time, these obligations quietly added up. It was only when they sat down and reviewed their finances that they realized the total amount of debt they had accumulated was far greater than they had imagined.
The couple revealed that their debt includes a $400,000 (₹3.78 crore) mortgage on their primary home, a $270,000 (₹2.55 crores) mortgage on an investment property, a $150,000 (₹1.41 crores) loan for a kitchen renovation, and $30,000 (₹28.35 lakh) in credit card debt. Together, these liabilities amount to $850,000 (₹8.4 crore).
In a video shared online, the husband explained that the debt did not result from one major mistake. Instead, it grew slowly through years of lifestyle upgrades and borrowing. He said the couple had been living on autopilot, making decisions that seemed normal without fully considering the long-term financial impact.
They have launched a 1,200-day plan to pay off all their debt and are sharing their budgeting methods, repayment strategies, and financial progress with followers.
Their story has gained attention online, highlighting how everyday financial decisions can gradually turn into a significant debt burden.
