How old are you?
56
Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)
Los Ángeles ca
Do you like where you currently live? Why or why not?
I love it
Do you have any hobbies? What are they?
Cooking, crafting
What is your highest level of education?
Associate’s
Where did you go to school? What did you study?
Nursing
Are you currently employed?
No
Have you ever been promoted at work? What position(s) were you promoted to?
I went from nurse to HR
Have you ever negotiated your salary? If so, how did that go / what was the outcome?
No
Do you have a second job or side hustle? If yes, what is it and what do you do?
No
What is your relationship status?
Married
Do you and your partner have joint or separate finances?
Separate
What is your *monthly* rent / mortgage for your household?
3000
Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?
Yes dog
About how much do you spend on groceries *each week*?
130
Are you debt free?
No
What kinds of debt do you have?
Credit card
How much *cash* savings do you have currently?
$5,000 – $10,000
Are you currently investing/saving for your retirement?
Yes
About how much money do you have invested/saved for retirement? Are you satisfied with this number?
5000
What’s been your favorite purchase this year?
Vacation
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
Buy experience not material
What current goals do you have? (ex. Health goals, Fitness, Money, Career, Travel, etc.)
Loose weight. Save for vacation
What are you currently struggling with, if anything?
Stress of aging patent
What accomplishments of yours are you most proud of?
Being with my partner for 40 years
What makes you imperfect?
Disorganized
It’s Personal is an anonymous blog series about the personal lives and finances of women.
