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.
Name:
Rachel
How old are you?
27
Where do you live?
Bozeman, MT
What is your highest level of education?
Bachelor’s
Are you single or married?
Married
If you are married, do you and your spouse have joint or separate finances?
Separate
Do you have any children or dependents? If yes, please explain.
No
What is your current monthly rent / mortgage?
875
Has Covid-19 impacted you financially in any way?
Thankfully, no.
What is your current occupation? If not currently employed, please say “Not Employed”
Administrative Assistant
What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation) for your current occupation?
35000
If you are currently employed, do you like your job? Why or why not?
Yes! It’s challenging in the ways I need, but flexible enough that I have time for school.
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If Yes, please explain.
Not currently. Starting a blog soon.
If you have a second job or side hustle, about how much money do you make monthly from your second job / side hustle?
N/A
Do you budget on a consistent basis? If so, please explain how you currently budget:
Not consistently. I keep a close eye on my bank account and know when I get paid which bills will come from that pay check.
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?
I pay off my debts as they come. Total it’s probably been a couple grand.
Do you have any student loan debt currently?
No
If yes, about how much student loan debt do you have?
N/A
What is your monthly student loan payment amount?
N/A
Do you have any credit card debt?
Yes
If Yes, about how much credit card debt do you have currently?
A couple hundred dollars.
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?
775
Are you currently saving for retirement?
Yes
If yes, about how much do you have saved for retirement?
About $12,000
What does an ideal retirement look like for you?
Some travel, volunteering, and lots of time outdoors
What’s your biggest purchase of 2020 so far?
Online Courses
Biggest purchase of your life?
My car
What do you spend money on that brings you joy?
Going out to eat with friends, concerts, travel
What are your short term money goals, if any? ( < 1 year)
Finish saving for our honeymoon, school and a move.
What are your long term money goals, if any? ( > 1 year)
A house and truck.
What is your #1 financial concern right now?
Getting into moods of overspending and having a hard time going back to a normal routine.
What financial victory/success are you most proud of?
Paying for myself to go back to school.
Anything we didn’t ask about you that you want to include?
Nope.
It’s Per$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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