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.
How old are you?
32
Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)
Suburbs of MN
Do you like where you currently live? Why or why not?
Winters are hard, but it’s nothing to complain about when you’ve lived here you’re entire life. Would like to settle in AZ.
What is your highest level of education?
Bachelor’s
Are you single / in a relationship / married?
Single.
If you are in a relationship / married, do you and your partner have joint or separate finances?
N/A
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Do you have any children / dependents?
No.
Do you have any pets?
No.
Do you find it easy or hard to make friends?
HARD. If you’re not doing group activities/things, it’s so hard to make friends as an adult.
Do you have any hobbies? Please explain.
LOL no.
Has Covid-19 impacted you financially in any way?
Yes. Currently WFH.
About how much do you spend on groceries each week?
30.
What is your total monthly rent / mortgage for your household?
1700.
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
Human Resources Manager.
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Yes. It’s a smaller company so I wear many different hats. Always something new.
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation) for your current occupation?
90k
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If Yes, please explain.
Yes, work weekends as a leasing specialist.
If you have a second job or side hustle, about how much money do you make monthly from your second job / side hustle?
$800.
Have you ever been promoted at work? Please elaborate if so.
Yes, many times as I started as the file girl in the HR department. ?
Have you ever negotiated your salary?
No.
Are you debt-free?
Yes
If you are debt free, how much debt have you paid off and how long did it take you to pay it all off?
18k student loans, about 3 years. I was not super aggressive paying this down.
If you do have debt, what kinds of debt (i.e. credit cards, student loans, car) and how much debt do you have?
No “bad debt” however I have recently became a land owner.
Are you currently investing for retirement?
Yes
If yes, about how much do you have invested for retirement?
150k between IRA and 401k
What’s been your favorite purchase of 2022 so far?
My sauna.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self? (Doesn’t have to be money-related)
Don’t just “save” your money — invest it!
What are your money goals, if any?
To always be financially secure.
What is your #1 financial concern right now?
Inflation.
What financial victory/success are you most proud of?
Teaching others about budgeting, investing and credit card hacking.
What makes you imperfect?
Everything — learning to give myself the grace I give others.
It’s Per$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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