Have you ever done something completely right, but found yourself holding onto the metaphorical short straw? I just did. Here’s the story on how my bet on…… Read more “Here’s what I learned after losing my job 3 days before my first house payment was due.”
Category: My Personal Journey
What I learned by moving from my home of 5 years.
“If you fail to plan… then plan to fail.” Growing up, my mother used to tell me that. Success in life is granted to those who plan…… Read more “What I learned by moving from my home of 5 years.”
Am I debt free yet?
My debt free journey is nearly over. In an unexpected move, my debt free journey is ending without paying off my car. Here’s why. In 2016, I…… Read more “Am I debt free yet?”
“Poor” Does Not Discriminate
From the years 2009 through 2011, I was in an abusive relationship, and I learned one crucial lesson that has affected every financial decision that I’ve made…… Read more ““Poor” Does Not Discriminate”
Give STUFF on Christmas Day 🎶
When did the holidays become so “stuff” driven? Like, seriously. Why is there so much pressure to buy the perfect gift? I’m not a fan. Here’s what…… Read more “Give STUFF on Christmas Day 🎶”
Year Two: How much I paid off in 2017.
As the year 2018 approaches, it’s time to recap what kind of financial progress I made in 2017. Spoiler: It was a good year to be…… Read more “Year Two: How much I paid off in 2017.”
Cell Phone Payment Plans Are Awful.
Remember the days when you could drive down to your local cell phone store, flip open a few phones, play with features, and walk out with a…… Read more “Cell Phone Payment Plans Are Awful.”
That moment when bae wants a new car, but you wanna be #debtfree.
Recently, my husband came to me asking for my blessing to sell his (perfectly fine) car and buy a new one. That meant getting deeper into debt…… Read more “That moment when bae wants a new car, but you wanna be #debtfree.”
7 Things I Wish That 21 Year Old Me Knew About Jobs
I have been working since I was 14 years old, but my very first “adult” job was many years later. If I could go back to age…… Read more “7 Things I Wish That 21 Year Old Me Knew About Jobs”
My Debt Free Dream Board
https://www.pinterest.com/manvscash/my-debt-free-dream-board/ Working to be debt free isn’t going to be a fruitless labor. Here’s my Dream Board of all the ish that I am going to do when…… Read more “My Debt Free Dream Board”
