It’s Per$onal is a completely anonymous blog series designed to shed light on the intricate details of the personal finances of women.
Name:
Jo
How old are you?
36
Where do you live?
Charlotte, NC
What is your highest level of education?
Bachelor’s
Are you single or married?
Single
If you are married, do you and your spouse have joint or separate finances?
N/A
Do you have any children or dependents? If yes, please explain.
No
What is your current monthly rent / mortgage?
$908
Has Covid-19 impacted you financially in any way?
No
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
Project Coordinator
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation) for your current occupation?
60,000
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Yes, love it and plan to stay with this company until it’s time to retire!
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If Yes, please explain.
Yes, sometimes I dog sit.
If you have a second job or side hustle, about how much money do you make monthly from your second job / side hustle?
Don’t get a steady monthly income from dog sitting.
Do you budget on a consistent basis? If so, please explain how you currently budget:
Yes. Zero base budget weekly.
Are you debt-free?
No
If you are debt free, how much debt have you paid off and how long did it take you to pay it all off?
N/A
Do you have any student loan debt currently?
Yes
If yes, about how much student loan debt do you have?
$70,000
What is your monthly student loan payment amount?
$479
Do you have any credit card debt?
Yes
If Yes, about how much credit card debt do you have currently?
$32,000
Do you have any other kinds of debt? If Yes, please explain:
N/A
Do you know what your credit score is?
Yes
If Yes, what is your credit score?
595
Are you currently saving for retirement?
Yes
If yes, about how much do you have saved for retirement?
$17,000
What does an ideal retirement look like for you?
To be able to live comfortably
What’s your biggest purchase of 2020 so far?
Plane ticket
Biggest purchase of your life?
Car
What do you spend money on that brings you joy?
Clothes and home décor/organization items
What are your short term money goals, if any? ( < 1 year)
Pay off a good chunk of credit card debt
What are your long term money goals, if any? ( > 1 year)
Pay off all credit card debt by the time I’m 40
What is your #1 financial concern right now?
Credit card debt
What financial victory/success are you most proud of?
Creating a budget and sticking to it.
Anything we didn’t ask about you that you want to include?
N/A
It’s Per$onal is an anonymous blog series designed to shed light on the intricate details of the personal finances and lifestyles of women.
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