It’s Per$onal #199 – Age 55, Myrtle Beach, SC

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How old are you?

55

 

Where do you live? City and State (or Country if outside the U.S.)

Myrtle Beach, SC

 

Do you like where you currently live? Why or why not?

No, it is unbearably humid

 

Do you have any hobbies? What are they?

Yes, gardening, reading, cooking, gym

 

What is your highest level of education?

Associate’s

 

Where did you go to school? What did you study?

Nursing

 

Are you currently employed?

Yes

 

What is your current occupation?

Rehab RN

 

Do you like your current occupation / job? Why or why not?

The people I work with are great!

 

What is your yearly salary (or approximate yearly compensation)? Feel free to include any bonuses or other compensation perks you may receive this year.

82,000

 

Have you ever been promoted at work? What position(s) were you promoted to?

No

 

Have you ever negotiated your salary? If so, how did that go / what was the outcome?

No

 

What is your relationship status?

Single

 

What is your *monthly* rent / mortgage for your household?

1100

 

Do you have any children / dependents? If yes, how many?

No

 

Do you have any pets? If yes, what kind?

Yes, labradoodle

 

About how much do you spend on groceries *each week*?

$90

 

Are you debt free?

No

 

What kinds of debt do you have?

Car payment

Other

 

How much *cash* savings do you have currently?

$500 – $1,000

 

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?

150,000

 

What’s been your favorite purchase this year?

New stove

 

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?

Save

 

What current goals do you have? (ex. Health goals, Fitness, Money, Career, Travel, etc.)

Save 15k for rainy day

 

What are you currently struggling with, if anything?

Budget/saving

 

What accomplishments of yours are you most proud of?

15 yrs in my own home

 

What makes you imperfect?

Always juggling my finances as things come up ( ie- new roof) and I get creative on how I pay

 

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